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R388 FRT

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,218 mi
Last recorded208,218 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 FRT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 208,218 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 208,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 207,706 miles

Front and Rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 206,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wall screw on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 204,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 204,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 204,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

OSR tire cracking & perishing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 202,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 202,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 199,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 194,646 miles

Front Tyre Walls Starting To Crack

Pass 16 May 2015 190,299 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2015 190,260 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2007 124,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 112,228 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 112,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R388 FRT is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R388 FRT, 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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R388 FRT is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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