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N982 FHG

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,517 mi
Last recorded174,517 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 FHG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 174,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 173,240 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 170,135 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 170,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 166,007 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 166,007 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel adjust (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 162,155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 162,155 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 158,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,972 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 154,972 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace with spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,982 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 150,982 miles

Rear reflector missing replace o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected free off (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire new seal fitted to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,067 miles

n/s rear spring mount corroded on axle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 143,447 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 143,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding free off lever (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 139,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,629 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 127,094 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,146 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 123,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,087 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 86,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N982 FHG is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N982 FHG, 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 N982 FHG registered?

N982 FHG is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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