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N171 AUX

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 AUX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,444 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear brake load sensing valve body corroded

several suspension arms and springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 130,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 130,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 128,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 128,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,104 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,104 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 124,119 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 124,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 121,921 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 121,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2018 118,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 118,616 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 114,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 109,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,698 miles

high travel on brake pedal

rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2012 97,698 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high travel on brake pedal

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,268 miles

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

off side rear brake disc excessively corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 95,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

off side rear brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,416 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 88,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,691 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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N171 AUX is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N171 AUX, 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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N171 AUX is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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