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N178 LAG

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,212 mi
Last recorded206,212 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 LAG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 206,212 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 206,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 197,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 192,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 187,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 179,945 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 179,397 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 179,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 178,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 171,960 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 163,029 miles

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak from transfer box

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2011 163,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak from transfer box

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2010 155,076 miles

front and rear pads look to be getting low

fuel pipes rusty

most brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

n/s headlight pattern slightly poor

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint and gaiter split

slight trans box oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2010 155,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear pads look to be getting low

fuel pipes rusty

most brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

n/s headlight pattern slightly poor

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint and gaiter split

slight trans box oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 145,950 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully,slight front brake judder,slight play in off side inner steering rack end joint.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 145,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully,slight front brake judder,slight play in off side inner steering rack end joint.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 126,416 miles

chips in windscreen

slight judder to front brake

slight play in os inner rack arm

Fail 29 Nov 2008 125,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips in windscreen

slight judder to front brake

slight play in os inner rack arm

Pass 14 Dec 2007 108,705 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,830 miles

front shockers slightly weaping

front wipers poor

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake pulls up slightly out of balence

hard to check brake pipes propely because coverd in grease

slight play in steering rack bush's

small chip on windscreen

very slight brake judder recorded at n/s/r

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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N178 LAG is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N178 LAG, 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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N178 LAG is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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