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N539 BNN

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,055 mi
Last recorded158,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 BNN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 158,055 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front section area.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Slight wear in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Slight wear in N/S/R Wheel bearing.

Slight wear in rear prop shaft, front U/J.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 158,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Slight wear in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Slight wear in N/S/R Wheel bearing.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front section area.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Slight wear in rear prop shaft, front U/J.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 156,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout system. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 153,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 151,873 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 151,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 148,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 146,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 146,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,180 miles

Corrosion to vehicle under side.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded at load sensing valve area.

Slight wear in O/S/R Wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 139,292 miles

3rd row of rear seats not fitted at time of test

Both front hub/swivel seals leaking

both rear sills/under vehicle sills corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2015 139,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

3rd row of rear seats not fitted at time of test

Both front hub/swivel seals leaking

both rear sills/under vehicle sills corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,167 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

third row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2014 135,167 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

third row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 132,381 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 129,391 miles

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

Nearside 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 23 May 2011 127,750 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 124,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 123,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 119,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 111,890 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 111,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 104,612 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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N539 BNN is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N539 BNN, 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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N539 BNN is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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