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BHZ 8734

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

331,728 mi
Last recorded331,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8734
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 331,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 327,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 322,941 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mounting rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Horn tone poor

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle 2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion under vehicle on al lparts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 320,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 320,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 315,917 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not structural

surface corrosion to chassis legs and crossmembers. also inner sills

Pass 16 Sep 2020 309,718 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not structural

Fail 13 Sep 2020 309,712 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet front edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not structural

Pass 9 Sep 2019 302,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 293,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 292,960 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 283,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 274,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 261,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 261,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 249,990 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 249,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 241,747 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 241,747 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 223,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 223,441 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 211,381 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 211,381 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 200,308 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 200,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 184,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 153,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 126,569 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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BHZ 8734 is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BHZ 8734, 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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BHZ 8734 is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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