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P501 JWK

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199 mi
Last recorded199 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 JWK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 199 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 199 miles

All lights dim slightly on acceleration.

Movement of steering rack on mounts.

No rear seats fitted - full cage fitted, 4-point harnesses. No NS mirror.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 199 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

All lights dim slightly on acceleration.

Movement of steering rack on mounts.

No rear seats fitted - full cage fitted, 4-point harnesses. No NS mirror.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 199 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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P501 JWK is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P501 JWK, 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 P501 JWK registered?

P501 JWK is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P501 JWK safe to buy?

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