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P401 KWF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

213,624 mi
Last recorded213,624 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 KWF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 213,624 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 213,616 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 212,911 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 212,894 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 211,783 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 211,764 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet secured down with rope

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Pass 29 Dec 2017 209,215 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 200,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 190,346 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 190,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 179,194 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 179,194 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 172,394 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 172,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 166,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012
Pass 4 Jan 2011 148,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 137,704 miles

brake pedal travel could be improved

Fail 16 Jan 2010 137,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

brake pedal travel could be improved

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 116,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 106,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 99,402 miles

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar link bushes

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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P401 KWF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P401 KWF, 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 P401 KWF registered?

P401 KWF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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