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VJI 7823

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

287,771 mi
Last recorded287,771 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7823
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 287,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 278,828 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 268,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 280,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 253,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake high (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 252,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 252,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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VJI 7823 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VJI 7823, 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 VJI 7823 registered?

VJI 7823 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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The MOT history for VJI 7823 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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