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N347 UPA

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

252,666 mi
Last recorded252,666 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 252,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 249,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 243,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 241,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2021 231,721 miles

both front headlamp aims on min requirements

Pass 15 May 2020 231,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 231,372 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 226,253 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure cover flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 226,252 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Gas loss from exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure cover flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 224,610 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust blow, manifold area

white smoke from exhaust at idle and acceleration (running on lpg)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 224,610 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing rear belt access unavailable due to full of equipment (5.1.1)

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust blow, manifold area

white smoke from exhaust at idle and acceleration (running on lpg)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 222,428 miles

engine oil leaks everywhere

Fail 25 Jan 2017 221,991 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

oil leaks everywhere

Pass 21 Oct 2015 215,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 207,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 207,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 195,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight exhaust gas leak in area of lambda probe in CAT

n/s/f lower inicator lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 181,529 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 181,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 163,732 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 163,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 147,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 131,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 104,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 100,082 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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N347 UPA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N347 UPA, 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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N347 UPA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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