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P42 JAR

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 120,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust manifold leaking slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f and both rear 7mm 275/70R16 119/116S

various damage to windscreen

Pass 22 May 2014 120,978 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust manifold leaking slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f and both rear 7mm 275/70R16 119/116S

various damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mm o/s/f and both rear 8mm LT275/70R16 119/116S

Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mm o/s/f and both rear 8mm LT275/70R16 119/116S

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 100,107 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,205 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 84,085 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front hubs leaking slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2007 84,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2006 79,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2005 78,510 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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P42 JAR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol 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 P42 JAR, 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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P42 JAR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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