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N968 PDG

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 PDG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 161,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 161,721 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering damper ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,559 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch/inner arch corroded out with prescribed areas

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch/inner arch corroded out with prescribed areas

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 159,559 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch/inner arch corroded out with prescribed areas

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch/inner arch corroded out with prescribed areas

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 157,921 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 155,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 144,879 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all steering and suspension components corroded

oil leaking from diff

under vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 144,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,973 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 140,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 137,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 129,441 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 129,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 122,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 122,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 118,513 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 118,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 May 2008 115,253 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2007 109,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 109,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 106,464 miles

front brake pads low.

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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N968 PDG is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N968 PDG, 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 N968 PDG registered?

N968 PDG is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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