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P526 KBC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

228,517 mi
Last recorded228,517 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 KBC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 228,517 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 228,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm LT245/75R16 120/116 KUMHO ROAD VENTURE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 210,099 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both the n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 210,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubber pipe split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wire rubbing on tyre (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both the n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 200,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 196,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 179,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 136,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 121,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,284 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,740 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,990 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on chassis and front and rear suspension components

steering rack bushes have very slight play

various minor marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 96,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,371 miles

chip repairs to windscreen

front brake disc s showing corrosion

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,676 miles

child seat fitted to nearside centre seat

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

rear discs showing corossion

Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,263 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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P526 KBC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P526 KBC, 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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P526 KBC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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