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P397 CFJ

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,958 mi
Last recorded169,958 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 CFJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 169,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 147,808 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 147,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 143,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 138,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 138,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 130,449 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 124,327 miles

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

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

slight leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 7 Sep 2007 119,826 miles

PARKING BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING TO NEARSIDE

Pass 7 Sep 2006 113,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 106,396 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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P397 CFJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P397 CFJ, 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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What year was P397 CFJ registered?

P397 CFJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P397 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 CFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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