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N239 HRE

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 HRE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,800 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 146,800 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 144,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 144,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement cable on rear axle. (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 142,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 142,486 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,685 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 7 Mar 2013 135,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 135,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 132,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 125,457 miles

emits light blue/grey smoke

Pass 28 Feb 2009 122,735 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 122,735 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 120,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 116,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,370 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 110,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N239 HRE is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N239 HRE, 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 N239 HRE registered?

N239 HRE is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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