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N678 PVL

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,065 mi
Last recorded167,065 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 PVL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 167,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Very little handbrake effort detected at the wheel. Has passed the brake roller test.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 164,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 164,864 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 164,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 164,247 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2018 162,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Very slight oil leak on front of engine

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 9 May 2018 162,769 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Very slight oil leak on front of engine

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 159,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 156,621 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 156,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 May 2015 151,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cant see rear brake pads

play in n/s/f wheel bearing recommend adjustment

Pass 11 May 2015 151,474 miles

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

cant see rear brake pads

play in n/s/f wheel bearing recommend adjustment

Pass 8 May 2014 149,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osf wiper splitting

Fail 8 May 2014 149,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osf wiper splitting

Pass 8 May 2013 145,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 142,507 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 142,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,263 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 136,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 129,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,955 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 122,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake warning coming on

Pass 29 Aug 2007 112,080 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

stonechip o/s/f headlight

Pass 17 Aug 2006 103,074 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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N678 PVL is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N678 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N678 PVL is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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