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N244 NCW

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 107,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,559 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 101,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,036 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 50,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,677 miles

Vehicle underside freshly undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,744 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,786 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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N244 NCW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N244 NCW, 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 N244 NCW registered?

N244 NCW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N244 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N244 NCW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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