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P53 BPJ

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,340 mi
Last recorded213,340 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 BPJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 213,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 213,312 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow down pipes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe/manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 211,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top pipe feeding brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake load valve heavily corroded

Rear chassis and suspension has a lot of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 211,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides, bush that sits inside the anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides, bush that sits inside the anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top pipe feeding brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake load valve heavily corroded

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis and suspension has a lot of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 206,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various places front to back (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 206,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various places front to back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 196,618 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Seal leaking fluid. (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play seal leaking fluid . (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 196,618 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis Bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush X 2 as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis X 2 Bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Seal leaking fluid. (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play seal leaking fluid . (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 190,078 miles

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 190,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,560 miles

Service Brake Low 54%

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 178,294 miles

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 170,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 161,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 148,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 138,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 127,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 127,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 116,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 104,056 miles

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

o/s/f hub ball joint seal

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P53 BPJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P53 BPJ, 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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P53 BPJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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