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N436 HWC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,945 mi
Last recorded124,945 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 HWC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 124,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear middle brake not working

Fail 4 Feb 2025 123,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear hand brake has litte reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,850 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,712 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,088 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,088 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,283 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 98,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,451 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,708 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,383 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 516,776 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,556 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 37,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,109 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 32,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N436 HWC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N436 HWC, 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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N436 HWC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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