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P998 OGV

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

294,008 mi
Last recorded294,008 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 OGV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 294,008 miles

Front inner wheel arches slighty corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seals slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear chassis showing slight corrosion above the differental

Pass 9 Jun 2025 293,470 miles

Nearside Rear chassis showing slight corrosion above the differental

Nearside Rear wheel binding slighty

Nearside inner wheel arches slighty corroded

Nearside rear and rear end inner sills slighty corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arches slighty corroded

Offside Rear chassis showing slight corrosion above the differental

Offside Rear wheel slighty binding

Offside rear and rear end inner sills slighty corroded

tow bar mounting poitns showing slight surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2025 293,457 miles

Offside Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis showing slight corrosion above the differental

Nearside Rear wheel binding slighty

Nearside inner wheel arches slighty corroded

Nearside rear and rear end inner sills slighty corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arches slighty corroded

Offside Rear chassis showing slight corrosion above the differental

Offside Rear wheel slighty binding

Offside rear and rear end inner sills slighty corroded

tow bar mounting poitns showing slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 275,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 264,109 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 239,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 239,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 239,661 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 239,658 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 215,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 215,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 181,525 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 179,969 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 172,518 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 172,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P998 OGV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P998 OGV, 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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P998 OGV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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