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N850 PPJ

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

334,394 mi
Last recorded334,394 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 PPJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 334,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 329,397 miles

Parking brake effort low / Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 May 2024 322,927 miles

Nearside Front Slight seepage from axle swivel joint seal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 317,096 miles

Nearside Front Slight seepage from axle swivel joint seal

Pass 5 Apr 2022 305,648 miles

Front hubs seeping grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear inner lower door sills corroded / both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2021 300,700 miles

Front hub seeping grease

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner lower door sills slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 300,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front hub seeping grease

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner lower door sills slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 293,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level close to minimum

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f and o/s/f steering pivot joints damp with grease

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake effort low

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroded front to rear

Pass 23 Apr 2015 291,125 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering pivot joints damp with grease

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroded

n/s/r outer sill area corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 280,384 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front hub seals leaking

steering coulum center support worn ,attension advisded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 269,743 miles

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

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

both front outter axle seals are leaking and rear centre axle seal is leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 257,611 miles

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

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

Some oil leaking from front hub assemblies, (especially nearside). Attention recommended.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 246,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 226,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 226,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 205,352 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 178,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 158,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 139,565 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 139,384 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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N850 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N850 PPJ, 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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N850 PPJ is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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