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N494 AOA

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,995 mi
Last recorded245,995 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 AOA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 245,995 miles

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

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

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

both front hub assy seals wet

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 237,870 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 237,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 231,151 miles

Localised corroseion to nearsdie and offside chassis rails and floor pans.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Some play in nearside front suspension axle sphere.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 231,135 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid change over due.

Localised corroseion to nearsdie and offside chassis rails and floor pans.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside front wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

Some play in nearside front suspension axle sphere.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 230,185 miles

Both front suspension spheres weeping.

Rear seats and belts missing at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2013 230,185 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Both front suspension spheres weeping.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 230,095 miles

airbag light on

front number plate damaged

front swivels weeping

Pass 5 Nov 2010 223,842 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 223,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 213,506 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 213,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 202,015 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 183,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 169,351 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS †FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS RUSTY

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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N494 AOA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N494 AOA, 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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N494 AOA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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