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P740 PCV

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,676 mi
Last recorded170,676 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 PCV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 170,676 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 161,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 161,642 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 150,393 miles

rear chassis rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 147,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to sidestep brackets

surface corrosion to underboder/chassis - may require further attention soon

Pass 20 Nov 2009 143,611 miles

Third row seats secured closed - seat belts not checked

Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,598 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Third row seats secured closed - seat belts not checked

Fail 28 Oct 2008 139,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear no.plate in poor condition around edges.

Surface corrosion on various body mounts to chassis, rear chassis legs and front suspension components.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 139,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear no.plate in poor condition around edges.

Surface corrosion on various body mounts to chassis, rear chassis legs and front suspension components.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 129,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 129,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 119,883 miles

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2006 119,801 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Crack in windscreen on edge of screen

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2005 112,821 miles

rear seats removed unable to check seatbelt fixings

Fail 4 Nov 2005 112,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear seats removed unable to test seatbelt fixings

Fail 4 Nov 2005 112,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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P740 PCV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P740 PCV, 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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P740 PCV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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