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P609 YGF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

223,608 mi
Last recorded223,608 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 YGF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 223,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 223,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 215,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 215,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 211,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2021 211,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements not hold at all (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2020 204,975 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 204,975 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 198,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General condition of rear suspention corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 198,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 189,893 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake just meat the minimum legal requirement it may need need farther investigation

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over all sides (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2017 189,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over all sides (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 183,559 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake just pass the legal it may need extra examination

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2016 183,547 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2015 177,815 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sides (2.4.A.3)

you hand brake just meat the legal limit it may be need adjustment

Fail 31 Oct 2015 177,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 168,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 157,791 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2013 157,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 141,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 127,584 miles

marks on windscreen wipers dirty?

Fail 29 Jun 2011 127,584 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

marks on windscreen wipers dirty?

Fail 20 Jun 2011 127,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres slightly perrished

coil springs corroded

floor/ chassis has surface corrosion

front and o/s damage

Pass 25 Jun 2010 125,595 miles

oil leak from engine

windscreen slight marks

Fail 22 Jun 2010 125,595 miles

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

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

windscreen has slight marks with wipers

Pass 21 May 2009 123,018 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN TAPPED BY HAND.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 119,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 116,107 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 112,342 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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P609 YGF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P609 YGF, 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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P609 YGF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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