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P407 APC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,186 mi
Last recorded158,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 158,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,581 miles

Offside chassis weak and corroding front and rear

Pass 22 Feb 2022 140,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,423 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 136,681 miles

surface corrosion on chassis front and rear

Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at leafspring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on chassis front and rear

Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,796 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 133,796 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,729 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 119,729 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 116,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,317 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 108,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 100,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 96,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,823 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 85,276 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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P407 APC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P407 APC, 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 P407 APC registered?

P407 APC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P407 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 APC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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