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N661 PHV

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,231 mi
Last recorded114,231 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 PHV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front prop shaft missing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,772 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,616 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 108,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,729 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 98,255 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,090 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,090 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,093 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 91,044 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 87,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolt missing hub n/s/f

Pass 20 Dec 2008 87,236 miles

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

bolt missing hub n/s/f

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,743 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,370 miles

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

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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N661 PHV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N661 PHV, 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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N661 PHV is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N661 PHV safe to buy?

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