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P73 FJW

1996 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,820 mi
Last recorded238,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Estate152,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 FJW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 238,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 232,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 232,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 228,116 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 228,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 223,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 222,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 216,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 210,979 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 210,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 206,976 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 206,959 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 201,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 201,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 195,563 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 195,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 189,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 181,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 174,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 174,279 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 166,696 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 159,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 150,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 132,680 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 132,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 122,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 112,006 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 112,006 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,433 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre advise

Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 80,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 80,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P73 FJW is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 152,609 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 Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P73 FJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P73 FJW is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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