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RIJ 9518

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,471 mi
Last recorded185,471 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 9518
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 185,471 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 185,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

surface corosion under body.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 180,007 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 180,005 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 174,704 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both sides front swivel joints show leakage indicating failed seals no contamination of brakes yet would advise replacement

Pass 9 Aug 2008 157,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 144,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 135,808 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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RIJ 9518 is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIJ 9518, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIJ 9518 registered?

RIJ 9518 is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for RIJ 9518 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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