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HIW 775

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,527 mi
Last recorded125,527 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIW 775
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,527 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 125,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust at down pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 118,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 117,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 116,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 116,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 116,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 115,916 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 115,916 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 115,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 111,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 107,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 97,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 91,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,846 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 80,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,376 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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HIW 775 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel 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 HIW 775, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIW 775 registered?

HIW 775 is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HIW 775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIW 775 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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