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P994 GVU

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,822 mi
Last recorded149,822 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 149,822 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Screenwash leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,911 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both n/s and o/s swivel housings rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 148,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both n/s and o/s swivel housings rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,249 miles

Brake Bias Valve corroded rear

Front exhaust Flexi corroded,

Nearside Front Swivel housing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel housing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check rear rear seat belts.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 144,249 miles

Brake Bias Valve corroded rear

Central Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust Flexi corroded,

Nearside Front Swivel housing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel housing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check rear rear seat belts.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 143,310 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,079 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub corroded.

Offside Front Swivel joint corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 134,079 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel hub corroded.

Offside Front Swivel joint corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 129,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 129,627 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,943 miles

All four tires starting to perish

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,943 miles

All four tires starting to perish

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,813 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 108,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 98,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,508 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 69,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 63,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 50,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 35,931 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P994 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P994 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P994 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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