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N134 CAN

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,549 mi
Last recorded185,549 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 CAN
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 185,549 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount bush cracked

Offside Rear handbrake working less than nearside, likely slightly out of adjustment

Offside Rear shock absorber bushes worn

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

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack mounts have slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2026 185,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount bush cracked

Offside Rear handbrake working less than nearside, likely slightly out of adjustment

Offside Rear shock absorber bushes worn

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

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack mounts have slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2025 182,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 182,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 179,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 176,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 173,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 173,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Right hand side (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Right hand side (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 167,265 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Pass 4 Feb 2019 162,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar ball joint nut loose but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 98,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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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N134 CAN is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N134 CAN, 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 N134 CAN registered?

N134 CAN is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N134 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N134 CAN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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