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P898 TFU

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,241 mi
Last recorded177,241 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 TFU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 177,241 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust slightly deterioted

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s front tyre small cracks outer side wall

o/s & n/s rear tyres scuffed/small cracks outer side walls

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2012 177,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust slightly deterioted

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s front tyre small cracks outer side wall

o/s & n/s rear tyres scuffed/small cracks outer side walls

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2011 169,847 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

squeal from nearside parking brake when oprated on roller brake test

Fail 2 Apr 2011 169,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

squeal from nearside parking brake when oprated on roller brake test

Pass 9 Mar 2010 166,339 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 156,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

PLAY STEERING RACK BUSHES

Fail 25 Feb 2009 156,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

PLAY STEERING RACK BUSHES

Pass 27 Feb 2008 146,559 miles

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside front flasher lense cracked

play steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2008 146,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

nearside front flasher lense cracked

play steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2007 134,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 134,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 125,688 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 125,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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P898 TFU is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P898 TFU, 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 P898 TFU registered?

P898 TFU is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P898 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 TFU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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