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N742 PYL

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

233,882 mi
Last recorded233,882 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 233,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 23,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 218,352 miles

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

streering rack has slight movement inmounting bush

Pass 3 Mar 2012 205,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 200,015 miles

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

n/s wiper blade deterioating but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2010 192,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 192,118 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 180,750 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 15 Jan 2009 180,750 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 31 Jan 2008 162,145 miles

brake fluid needs replacing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 134,135 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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N742 PYL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N742 PYL, 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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What year was N742 PYL registered?

N742 PYL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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