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N78 XFJ

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

312,693 mi
Last recorded312,693 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 XFJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 312,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no fog light on 7 pin plug

Fail 26 Jul 2013 312,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no fog light on 7 pin plug

Pass 20 Jul 2012 296,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 291,505 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 291,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 280,699 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 280,687 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 256,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 232,790 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 232,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 205,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 174,647 miles

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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N78 XFJ is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N78 XFJ, 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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What year was N78 XFJ registered?

N78 XFJ is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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