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P359 EAB

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Turquoise Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,553 mi
Last recorded143,553 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 143,553 miles

corrosion present on body mountings front

offside and nearside front flexi outer casings starting to crack

Fail 28 Oct 2013 143,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion present on body mountings front

offside and nearside front flexi outer casings starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 135,946 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 135,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,585 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILUMINATED ON DASHBOARD

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake bake plates showing signs of having a slight missting of oil on them

Pass 1 Nov 2010 119,089 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 106,935 miles

little reserve travel at handbrake lever- o/s/r handbrake assy req. adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid leak from air con pipe

Fail 26 Oct 2006 93,964 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 93,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 87,152 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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P359 EAB is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Turquoise with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,677 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P359 EAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P359 EAB is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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