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N216 JGN

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,489 mi
Last recorded212,489 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 JGN
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 212,489 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight has water in it

Offside Rear anti roll mount worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 206,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Position light lense damaged

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Position light lense holed

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 196,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 196,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 186,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 175,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 164,759 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 164,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 152,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 139,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 128,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,302 miles

near side front inner cv joint gater split

Fail 17 Sep 2009 113,295 miles

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

near side front inner cv joint gater split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 63,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 61,602 miles

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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N216 JGN is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N216 JGN, 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 N216 JGN registered?

N216 JGN is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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