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P489 BPA

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,896 mi
Last recorded157,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 BPA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 157,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 152,886 miles

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 151,173 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 151,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2010 142,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 81,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 63,596 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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P489 BPA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P489 BPA, 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 P489 BPA registered?

P489 BPA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P489 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 BPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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