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IFZ 4426

1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,710 mi
Last recorded243,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER146,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 4426
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 243,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 243,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls & worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls & worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 237,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ roll bar likage mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 237,562 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ roll bar likage mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 235,704 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 233,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 233,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 230,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 228,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 213,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 213,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 201,413 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber weak compared to nsr shock !

Steering rack moves slightly on its rubber mounts but not noticeable as free play at steering wheel !

Fail 29 Jan 2018 201,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber weak compared to nsr shock !

Steering rack moves slightly on its rubber mounts but not noticeable as free play at steering wheel !

Pass 30 Jan 2017 188,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 188,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

5x wheel nuts wrong type for wheels but tight

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 173,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyres badly cracked & perished on tread area

rear exhaust silencer box has slight blow

Fail 4 Jan 2016 173,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyres badly cracked & perished on tread area

rear exhaust silencer box has slight blow

Pass 15 Dec 2014 160,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 149,437 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 149,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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IFZ 4426 is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IFZ 4426, 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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IFZ 4426 is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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