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P897 JWF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

240,441 mi
Last recorded240,441 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 JWF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 240,441 miles

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

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 240,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Due to centre exheust fallen apart insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 226,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 226,727 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 214,547 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 214,543 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 26 Nov 2008 202,861 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 193,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 186,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 172,656 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 172,403 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust box blowing slightly.

front number plate cracked.

rear seats not checked folded upright.

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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P897 JWF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P897 JWF, 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 P897 JWF registered?

P897 JWF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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