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N444 MDA

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,275 mi
Last recorded76,275 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 MDA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,275 miles

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

front and rear suspension fully rusted but no shap edges

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,266 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

driver seat badely riped

front and rear suspension fully rusted

passinger seat riped

Fail 18 May 2018 76,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed sharp edges inner door pannel missing (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

driver seat badely riped

front and rear suspension fully rusted

passinger seat riped

Fail 21 Jul 2017 76,000 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 75,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear cut to cords not larger than 2.5cm

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,310 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 70,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust (cat) rattling

rear seats not fitted time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,401 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp on power steering cooler pipe

offside rear corner bumper missing

slight play in front propshaft

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp on power steering cooler pipe

offside rear corner bumper missing

slight play in front propshaft

spare wheel missing from carrier

windscreen washer fluid leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,673 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 38,713 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary repairs to exhaust system

Fail 3 Aug 2009 31,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Temporary repairs to exhaust system

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,235 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advice n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2006 22,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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N444 MDA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N444 MDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N444 MDA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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