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B490 MWV

1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Yellow Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

244,926 mi
Last recorded244,926 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER146,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB490 MWV
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 244,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 244,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 233,514 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 233,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 228,607 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 228,510 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 227,560 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 217,527 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 210,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 205,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 198,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 187,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 179,368 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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B490 MWV is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Yellow with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 146,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B490 MWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B490 MWV registered?

B490 MWV is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is B490 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B490 MWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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