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N154 REC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

218,425 mi
Last recorded218,425 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 REC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 218,425 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel balls wet

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 218,320 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch outer arch and quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch outer arch and quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel balls wet

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 211,227 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear brake back plates deteriorated.

Vehicle heavily greased and oil sprayed underneath.

Fail 21 Nov 2023 211,207 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear brake back plates deteriorated.

Vehicle heavily greased and oil sprayed underneath.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 206,502 miles

Corrosion to underneath, vehicle heavily coated with oil.

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates poor condition.

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 206,492 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to underneath, vehicle heavily coated with oil.

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake back plates poor condition.

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 204,997 miles

Corrosion to underneath, vehicle heavily coated in oil/underseal.

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

n/s/f swivel housing leaking grease/oil

Pass 9 Oct 2020 202,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion various places on chassis

Fail 10 Sep 2020 202,124 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both front wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body insecure rear crossmember corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure Both front bumper supports and inner wing mounting corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear pipes due to corrosion on rear disc splash guards (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

N/S front spot light inoperative

Pass 14 May 2019 199,423 miles

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 194,943 miles

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 188,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 171,457 miles

N/S Rear shocker cover corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 162,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 156,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 18 Oct 2012 156,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 151,680 miles

ADVISED-O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY COULD BE IMPROVED.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 142,452 miles

Advised-n/s rear shocker shroud deteriorating.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 133,439 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 124,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 114,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 111,419 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 100,606 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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N154 REC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N154 REC, 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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N154 REC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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