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N499 MVF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,377 mi
Last recorded299,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 MVF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 299,377 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hubs weeping

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2600 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0305 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

transfer box leaking

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 299,188 miles

Oil leak both front hubs weeping ()

Oil leak from transfer box ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 299,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak both front hubs weeping ()

Oil leak from transfer box ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 295,325 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 295,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 275,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 266,900 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside screen damaged out of wiper sweep/behind tax disc!

Fail 3 Sep 2009 266,900 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside screen damaged out of wiper sweep/behind tax disc!

Pass 26 Sep 2008 256,090 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 256,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 252,982 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 252,969 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 244,656 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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N499 MVF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N499 MVF, 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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N499 MVF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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