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N894 HTR

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

324,946 mi
Last recorded324,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 HTR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 324,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 319,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 316,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 312,798 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s door handle broken but working

Pass 20 Jan 2022 309,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 309,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 304,142 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers door handle broken but functional

Pass 4 Feb 2020 299,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers door handle broken but functional

Fail 4 Feb 2020 299,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers door handle broken but functional

Pass 29 Jan 2019 293,637 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s/f hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f door handle broken but working

Pass 12 Jan 2018 287,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both inner sills are corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 287,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both inner sills are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 262,377 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to inner sills and rear chassis legs

Fail 9 Jan 2017 262,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to inner sills and rear chassis legs

Pass 7 Jan 2016 275,954 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 275,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 268,234 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2014 261,529 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear coil springs,exhaust and chassis have light corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2013 253,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorber bushes are perished

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 240,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 240,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 232,389 miles

possible pas leak

rear brake pipes corroded,will need attention

Pass 15 Jun 2009 222,856 miles

There is some play in the steering box and associated linkages

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to leagl limit

Fail 15 Jun 2009 222,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

There is some play in the steering box and associated linkages

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to leagl limit

Fail 11 Jun 2008 213,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 213,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 199,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 199,973 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 180,199 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 180,199 miles

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

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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N894 HTR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N894 HTR, 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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N894 HTR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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