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N109 KYS

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,333 mi
Last recorded174,333 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 KYS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 174,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 174,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 165,422 miles

Advise both front tyres started to perrish.

Advise vehicle underside has visible corrosion would benefit from cleaning and painting.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 162,627 miles

Both headlamps tarnished.

Steering wheel cover requires attention.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 160,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 Dec 2008 158,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 158,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 154,185 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 154,182 miles

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 148,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 148,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N109 KYS is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N109 KYS, 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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N109 KYS is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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