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N959 TPH

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,235 mi
Last recorded142,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 TPH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 142,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 141,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 141,097 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 141,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,220 miles

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,123 miles

Front swivel joints rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2017 137,013 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,729 miles

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

Nearside rear sill coroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear sill corroded

TYRE SIZE 275-70-16

Fail 21 Dec 2016 135,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear sill coroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear sill corroded

TYRE SIZE 275-70-16

Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,990 miles

number plates deteriorating

oil leaks

rusty underside

there was no oil in engine

nsf tyre unveven wear

h/brake on limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,550 miles

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)

chassis rusty

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside sill rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2013 131,159 miles

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

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

front swivel balls rusty

nearside front inner wing rusty

offside & nearside rear sills rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2012 129,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 126,402 miles

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

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

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

front swivel balls rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,929 miles

chip in osf h/lamp

fr balls rusty/slight leak

fr/rear plates slight distortion

nsr tyre cracking

nut missing of air filter

slight play fr w/bearings

Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,084 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 114,769 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT & REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 109,724 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 104,933 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING

Pass 4 Jan 2006 99,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N959 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N959 TPH, 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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What year was N959 TPH registered?

N959 TPH is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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