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C1 TAJ

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,015 mi
Last recorded158,015 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 TAJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 158,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 156,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 154,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 153,135 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 152,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 150,653 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,114 miles

hand brake is high

Fail 21 Nov 2017 150,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake is high

Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,893 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber lower rubbers deteriorated and splitting

rear coil springs badly corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,357 miles

front tyres are deteriorated in the lines of tread

rear coil springs are corroded

rear prop shaft has slight play in the front UJ

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Nov 2014 141,923 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 141,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 138,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 136,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 128,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

aux / fan belts are very badly cracked

nearside rear tyre is feathered

Pass 26 May 2010 121,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 110,513 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 110,513 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 102,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 89,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,804 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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C1 TAJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C1 TAJ, 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 C1 TAJ registered?

C1 TAJ is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is C1 TAJ safe to buy?

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