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N947 PPK

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,402 mi
Last recorded181,402 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 181,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 181,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 176,218 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 174,700 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded slightly / covered in material / to load sensor device (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 174,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to chassis mount, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded slightly / covered in material / to load sensor device (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 170,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 170,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake long

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner and outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 163,811 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Central lower joint union (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle stabilizing rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 156,879 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded at rear

Pass 14 Dec 2016 150,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 145,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,472 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 142,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 139,060 miles

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 129,658 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2010 126,079 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2008 121,037 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 120,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 113,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 105,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 97,275 miles

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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N947 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N947 PPK, 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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N947 PPK is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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