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N520 OGC

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

268,878 mi
Last recorded268,878 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 OGC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 268,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 266,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 258,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 254,257 miles

n/s front velocity joint seals leaking grease

oil leaks all over engine

slight corosion on several parts of under side

slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2013 237,408 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Oct 2012 221,378 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 221,378 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 202,559 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Oct 2010 184,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 173,753 miles

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

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

hand prake on minimum performance

rear springs starting to corrode

Fail 24 Sep 2009 173,753 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand prake on minimum performance

rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2008 155,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 140,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 136,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 127,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 127,859 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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N520 OGC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N520 OGC, 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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N520 OGC is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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