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N997 GWX

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

213,943 mi
Last recorded213,943 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN997 GWX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 213,943 miles

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

oil leak around engine bay

wipers only working on 1 speed setting

Pass 18 Oct 2022 207,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 201,088 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 197,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 194,083 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (max is 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking lever has little or no reserve travel, system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Sep 2018 189,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 184,516 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 184,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 177,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front oil leak around front hub

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear handbrake only just met its requirements

Pass 28 Jan 2016 175,682 miles

N/s/f Hub seal leaking

Various corrosion to coils, brake pipes and suspension

Fail 27 Jan 2016 175,682 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

N/s/f Hub seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various corrosion to coils, brake pipes and suspension

Fail 26 Jan 2016 175,667 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 11 Mar 2015 169,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 169,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 182,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 157,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 153,106 miles

Nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 30 Apr 2011 144,439 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 134,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 124,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 113,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 95,203 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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N997 GWX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N997 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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What year was N997 GWX registered?

N997 GWX is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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