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P839 GOG

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,456 mi
Last recorded151,456 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 GOG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 151,456 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 149,411 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 149,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced support bracket on back axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced support bracket on back axle corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake excess travel and low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 147,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting bracket on rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting bracket on back axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 145,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 142,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,630 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2015 132,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel tank signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 128,757 miles

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 128,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 127,572 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 127,572 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 126,200 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 126,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 121,914 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 121,914 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 118,793 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 118,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 110,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,937 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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P839 GOG is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P839 GOG, 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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P839 GOG is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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