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P849 FKR

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,450 mi
Last recorded170,450 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 FKR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 170,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

numerous suspension components rusting

off side front, and off side rear tyres wearing unevenly in places

some vertical play at both front wheels

Fail 15 Oct 2024 170,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of off side sill / inner sill / lower front corner of inner wheel arch rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

numerous suspension components rusting

off side front, and off side rear tyres wearing unevenly in places

some vertical play at both front wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2023 169,145 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 169,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 168,636 miles

off side rear brake fluctuating

Pass 27 Sep 2021 168,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 168,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 167,591 miles

off side rear service brake fluctuating, and parking brake effort slightly low

some rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 17 Sep 2020 167,591 miles

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

off side rear service brake fluctuating, and parking brake effort slightly low

some rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 16 Sep 2019 166,518 miles

off side parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 9 Aug 2018 163,043 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 163,039 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind battery on near side inner wing area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 160,412 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 160,384 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch area all the way around arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to off side rear inner wheel arch area all the way around arch (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2016 159,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 158,160 miles

rear of off side sill panel area rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2014 155,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 152,144 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 152,140 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 147,107 miles

exhaust front pipe previously repaired and blowing slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 140,606 miles

both front hub seals are leaking

both rear bump stops are missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2009 137,384 miles

both front hub seals are leaking

both rear bump stops are missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2009 137,384 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals are leaking

both rear bump stops are missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2008 133,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 129,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 113,576 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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P849 FKR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc 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 P849 FKR, 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 P849 FKR registered?

P849 FKR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P849 FKR shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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