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C18 SDM

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SDM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 167,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 160,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 157,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 156,912 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 156,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 152,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion upper arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 146,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 142,525 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 142,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 133,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 131,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 122,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 119,582 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 119,582 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 17 May 2007 113,535 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 113,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 106,808 miles

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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C18 SDM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C18 SDM, 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.

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What year was C18 SDM registered?

C18 SDM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C18 SDM safe to buy?

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