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P87 TRN

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

125,200 mi
Last recorded125,200 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 TRN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 125,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 124,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 123,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 3 Mar 2023 122,154 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Feb 2022 120,420 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,791 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 116,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 112,371 miles

Braking system leaking LOAD COMPENSATING VALVE (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,167 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

axle bump stops missing both sides at rear.

both front axle swivel hubs leaking grease from main seals.

both rear brake discs corroded.

dirt shields corroded on rear shock absorbers.

extensive surface corrosion on chassis in various places.

extensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front seat belt slightly frayed on edge.

side step mounting brackets corroded at both sides.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,454 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 95,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

One of two off side bump stops missing

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight wear and movment in both front wheel bearings

Underside is surface corroded. Heavy in places.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,100 miles

One of two off side bump stops missing

Slight wear and movment in both front wheel bearings

Underside is surface corroded. Heavy in places.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,437 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 88,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,815 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,029 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 80,029 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,320 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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P87 TRN is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 P87 TRN, 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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P87 TRN is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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