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N117 CVN

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

264,794 mi
Last recorded264,794 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 CVN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 264,794 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 264,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure top tie bar front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing and insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 253,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 253,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 247,193 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 237,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 236,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 227,743 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 224,544 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 224,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 221,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 221,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 217,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 217,997 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 215,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 212,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 212,337 miles

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

Centre Rear Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 209,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 209,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 206,874 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 206,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 205,282 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 205,282 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 190,986 miles

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

slight play on steering rack support bush

Pass 24 Mar 2009 164,037 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 164,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 124,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

STEERING RACK BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,038 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,253 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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N117 CVN is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N117 CVN, 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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N117 CVN is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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