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YIB 8998

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

270,777 mi
Last recorded270,777 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 8998
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 270,777 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear boot seats

all underside has been undersealed - restricting full inspection of brake steering suspension components and overall condition of chassis and floor pans

Pass 12 Mar 2025 265,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 259,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 247,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 242,690 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 242,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 239,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 235,297 miles

Brake fluid

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 231,134 miles

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

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

park brake effort poor 18%

Pass 11 Sep 2017 229,069 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear boot seats ()

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

ac belt tangled around other belts cut off at owners request

Fail 6 Sep 2017 229,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill mid mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear boot seats ()

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

ac belt tangled around other belts cut off at owners request

Pass 9 Sep 2016 227,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner wing (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 227,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner wing (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 223,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2014 218,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

swivel joints on front axle appear oily

Pass 29 Aug 2013 210,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 210,593 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 201,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres are perrished in the tread areas and side walls 2004 and 2001 dot codes

park brake travel is high

Pass 2 Aug 2011 192,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 184,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 175,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 161,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 147,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 134,971 miles

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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YIB 8998 is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YIB 8998, 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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What year was YIB 8998 registered?

YIB 8998 is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is YIB 8998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 8998 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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