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P879 GJK

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,321 mi
Last recorded276,321 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 GJK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 276,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 276,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 257,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 241,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 228,378 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 228,378 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 212,268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 212,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 188,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 170,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 149,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 131,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 82,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2006 82,044 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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P879 GJK 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 75%.

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 P879 GJK, 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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P879 GJK is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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