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N2 DRF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,354 mi
Last recorded177,354 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 DRF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 177,354 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Oct 2013 177,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2012 172,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2012 172,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2011 166,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 23 Sep 2011 166,052 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2010 158,321 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing has play

Fail 30 Dec 2009 158,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 31 Dec 2008 154,499 miles

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

exhaust blow from around o2 sensor.

power steering noisey.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 152,961 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 152,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

play in n/s/f hub.

slight exhaust blow around oxygen sensor.

unable to check p/steering level due to reseviour (noisey)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 147,010 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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N2 DRF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N2 DRF, 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 N2 DRF registered?

N2 DRF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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