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N855 VEP

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,356 mi
Last recorded116,356 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 VEP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 116,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis and axle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,887 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 115,887 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,737 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 114,737 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 111,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 109,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 108,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,010 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 104,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 100,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,532 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 89,532 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 84,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 80,601 miles

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

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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N855 VEP is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N855 VEP, 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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N855 VEP is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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