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P996 GVU

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,272 mi
Last recorded197,272 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 197,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 181,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 174,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 174,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure refit (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 165,420 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 165,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod fractured replaced (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 157,555 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 157,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose rertigten (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 157,499 miles

rear handbrake effort has small inbalance

Pass 8 Sep 2016 155,506 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 155,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,046 miles

o/s rear bump stop loose

Pass 8 Aug 2012 142,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 139,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 134,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 130,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 125,428 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 125,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 120,949 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 105,973 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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P996 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P996 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P996 GVU registered?

P996 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P996 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 GVU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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