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G2 CSW

1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,436 mi
Last recorded169,436 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER146,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 CSW
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 169,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2025 168,056 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2024 164,536 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 6 Apr 2024 164,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2023 162,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to sill but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2022 160,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 156,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 153,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 147,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror missing

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 129,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror missing

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,247 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads low

nearside rear body has corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2014 121,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads getting low

nearside rear body has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,527 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear inner quater pannel is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,518 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 97,513 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,311 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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G2 CSW is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G2 CSW, 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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G2 CSW is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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