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N159 SMX

1995 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Petrol 4476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,603 mi
Last recorded155,603 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Landcruiser150,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,476cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 155,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 155,374 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 155,374 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,539 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted and scored

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 146,539 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear brake discs pitted and scored

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 134,587 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 125,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 117,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 108,548 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 108,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N159 SMX is a 1995 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,476cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 150,460 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 N159 SMX, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N159 SMX is a 1995 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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