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N128 XLS

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,648 mi
Last recorded185,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 XLS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 185,648 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 185,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 178,095 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

steering glove fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 178,093 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

steering glove fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 174,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 174,497 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 170,899 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 170,896 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 165,460 miles

both rear bumpstops insecure

corrosion osr wheel arch inside door check

slight play in front steering arms

slight play in osf wheel beraing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 159,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 152,198 miles

front brake pads look wearing low

nearside rear axle support mounting starting to corroed

offside rear bump stop not secure

Fail 3 Nov 2010 152,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

front brake pads look wearing low

nearside rear axle support mounting starting to corroed

offside rear bump stop not secure

Pass 18 Aug 2009 146,095 miles

Nearside rear reflector damaged.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 146,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear reflector damaged.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 143,633 miles

Nearside rear reflector damaged.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 138,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 132,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 126,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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N128 XLS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 135,549 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 N128 XLS, 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 30 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 N128 XLS registered?

N128 XLS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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