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P821 PLM

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 PLM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,858 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system in generally poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,126 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,698 miles

front wipers smeary and slight split

offside front tyre worn close to limits and cracking

slight flexing rack mountings

Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,539 miles

both rear tyres perishing should be changed

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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P821 PLM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P821 PLM, 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 P821 PLM registered?

P821 PLM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P821 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 PLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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