Toyota 4-RUNNER Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota 4-RUNNER car check
Is the Toyota 4-RUNNER reliable? We analysed 23,015 real MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota 4-RUNNER is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota 4-RUNNER.
Toyota 4-RUNNER Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota 4-RUNNER. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota 4-RUNNER MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota 4-RUNNER to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota 4-RUNNER Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota 4-RUNNER Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota 4-RUNNER owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota 4-RUNNER MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota 4-RUNNER year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 140 | 90.7% | 17,991 | 40,350 | 59,946 |
| 2016 | 85 | 81.2% | 40,959 | 58,231 | 86,462 |
| 2008 | 105 | 80.0% | 61,371 | 89,849 | 151,405 |
| 2007 | 359 | 71.6% | 94,934 | 146,530 | 208,968 |
| 2006 | 405 | 74.1% | 91,989 | 140,120 | 180,101 |
| 2005 | 900 | 73.7% | 90,778 | 128,264 | 173,589 |
| 2004 | 1,058 | 73.0% | 106,647 | 150,277 | 194,186 |
| 2003 | 1,033 | 70.8% | 101,993 | 139,938 | 181,667 |
| 2002 | 456 | 69.3% | 96,713 | 137,317 | 183,807 |
| 2001 | 128 | 73.4% | 72,473 | 112,936 | 180,074 |
| 2000 | 230 | 73.0% | 111,244 | 137,735 | 169,161 |
| 1999 | 331 | 71.3% | 107,874 | 155,574 | 195,954 |
| 1998 | 259 | 69.5% | 110,785 | 146,560 | 178,005 |
| 1997 | 238 | 71.8% | 102,075 | 127,683 | 172,363 |
| 1996 | 2,154 | 68.1% | 109,336 | 135,549 | 170,625 |
| 1995 | 5,246 | 68.2% | 106,670 | 131,857 | 159,724 |
| 1994 | 7,068 | 67.7% | 105,518 | 130,912 | 158,334 |
| 1993 | 1,873 | 69.6% | 100,338 | 127,890 | 157,384 |
| 1992 | 277 | 72.2% | 99,285 | 135,029 | 169,594 |
| 1991 | 108 | 73.1% | 107,090 | 142,296 | 178,839 |
How Long Does a Toyota 4-RUNNER Last?
Based on 2,646 Toyota 4-RUNNER vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota 4-RUNNER Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota 4-RUNNER MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota 4-RUNNER
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.7% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
57.6% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota 4-RUNNER is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.7% across 140 tests. The 1990 model year has the lowest pass rate at 57.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota 4-RUNNER Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4-RUNNER THIS CAR | 69.6% | 23,015 | 131,942 mi | 33 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Honda Cbf 125 M-a | 76.8% | 11,553 | 13,161 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota 4-RUNNER trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota 4-RUNNER has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.6% across 23,015 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota 4-RUNNER are brake pipe excessively corroded (1,155 recorded failures), exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (697), and fog lamp not working (645). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota 4-RUNNER owner drives around 5,512 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota 4-RUNNER models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.