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N129 MEC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

263,727 mi
Last recorded263,727 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 MEC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 263,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 254,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 237,772 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 237,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 222,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 202,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 185,046 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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N129 MEC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N129 MEC, 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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N129 MEC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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