1996 Toyota TZ 3.0L Diesel · J5 GOV
1996 Toyota TZ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 158,371 km. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA TZ
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 158,371 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J5 GOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 158,371 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J5 GOV Odometer History
- 26/09/2023157,091 km
- 04/10/2023157,092 km+1 km
- 03/10/2024158,030 km+938 km
- 04/10/2024158,031 km+1 km
- 02/10/2025158,371 km+340 km
Average of roughly 634 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J5 GOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Tz (J5 GOV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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