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N820 GTU

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 GTU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to all of the underneath of the vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2021 123,117 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to all of the underneath of the vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,774 miles

general corrosion under all the vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2019 122,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front oil leak

general corrosion under all the vehicle

nearside handbrake lever seizing

Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,077 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2018 121,076 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2017 118,542 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,359 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,207 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 112,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 108,389 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,017 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

some brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 101,149 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,149 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,847 miles

Rear most seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 87,787 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 87,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,392 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,392 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,460 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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N820 GTU is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N820 GTU, 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 N820 GTU registered?

N820 GTU is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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