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P51 KJF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,380 mi
Last recorded202,380 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 KJF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 202,380 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 202,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 200,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 188,173 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing/misting of oil

Offside Front swivel housing/misting of oil

Pass 19 Jun 2017 187,153 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front axle swivels misting of oil

Fail 13 Jun 2017 187,152 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front axle swivels misting of oil

Pass 1 Jun 2015 186,999 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2014 180,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 173,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 167,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 157,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 145,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 134,056 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 134,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 99,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 tyres perishing.

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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P51 KJF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P51 KJF, 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 P51 KJF registered?

P51 KJF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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