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P288 PLX

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 PLX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 131,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 120,052 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,636 miles

brake disc corroded

exhaust box has blow on limit

Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,636 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brake disc corroded

exhaust box has blow on limit

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2012 85,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 81,984 miles

steering rack movment in mounting bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2011 81,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering rack movment in mounting bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,336 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 35,263 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P288 PLX is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P288 PLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P288 PLX is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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