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N138 SMX

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,895 miles

HIGH TRAVEL TO HANDBRAKE

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

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

VEHICLE FRESHLY UNDERSIELD

Fail 13 Jun 2011 100,893 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

HIGH TRAVEL TO HANDBRAKE

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

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

VEHICLE FRESHLY UNDERSIELD

Pass 15 Jun 2010 97,890 miles

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Corosion to nearside main brake pipes at rear

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2009 92,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 76,777 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 76,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 160,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 158,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 157,525 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 157,482 miles

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

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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N138 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N138 SMX, 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 N138 SMX registered?

N138 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N138 SMX safe to buy?

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