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P497 CRN

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,102 mi
Last recorded201,102 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 CRN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 201,102 miles

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 187,496 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 modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 174,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 159,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 138,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 138,417 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,800 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 110,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,627 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 64,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,151 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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P497 CRN is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P497 CRN, 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 P497 CRN registered?

P497 CRN is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P497 CRN safe to buy?

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