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N986 GWX

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

246,716 mi
Last recorded246,716 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 GWX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 246,716 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner wings near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear of inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 245,799 miles

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

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

Front hub seals leaking on swivels

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 243,403 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both sides swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 243,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joints both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all minor cuts and misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 237,975 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 234,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Front Hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join badly corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 234,958 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox, Front Hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join badly corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 230,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange between centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 227,969 miles

Nearside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 227,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 221,863 miles

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 218,269 miles

Both front inner wing/wheel arches badly corroded

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 213,560 miles

Nearside and offside rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 207,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 207,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 201,546 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 193,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r fog light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2012 186,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 178,157 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 171,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 162,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 154,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 147,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 139,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,534 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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N986 GWX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N986 GWX, 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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N986 GWX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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