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P293 VFA

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 127,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,783 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,097 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,937 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,730 miles

Advise both rear brake discs corroded & in poor condition

Drivers seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,787 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,472 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 55,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P293 VFA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,980cc 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 P293 VFA, 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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What year was P293 VFA registered?

P293 VFA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P293 VFA safe to buy?

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