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J334 FVG

1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,869 mi
Last recorded21,869 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER146,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ334 FVG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 200,140 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 200,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 191,561 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 191,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 182,725 miles

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

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

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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J334 FVG is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J334 FVG, 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 J334 FVG registered?

J334 FVG is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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