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P540 BPM

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,974 mi
Last recorded159,974 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 BPM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 159,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 153,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 147,236 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 147,150 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 140,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 140,809 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 134,647 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 134,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P540 BPM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc lpg 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 P540 BPM, 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 P540 BPM registered?

P540 BPM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P540 BPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 BPM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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