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P839 JNF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,400 mi
Last recorded165,400 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 JNF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 165,400 miles

All suspension is corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion setting into underside

PAS box has a slight weep

Fail 3 Dec 2025 165,400 miles

All suspension is corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion setting into underside

PAS box has a slight weep

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 165,266 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Back plate condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill close to where body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front of the wheel Requires to be check after replacement for any other play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill close to where body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake back plate rotted away where pipe fastens to flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension is corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion setting into underside

Pas box has slight weap

Pass 2 Jun 2023 160,868 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 160,818 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 157,530 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 155,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s body side sections becoming weak and corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 153,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 149,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,154 miles

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2015 145,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 137,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 134,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 120,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 117,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,407 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 112,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 106,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe nearside offside rear brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipe nearside offside rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Dec 2005 96,673 miles

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

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 JNF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P839 JNF, 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 P839 JNF registered?

P839 JNF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P839 JNF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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