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N244 RGB

2001 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

253,849 mi
Last recorded253,849 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota 4-RUNNER112,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 RGB
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 253,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 253,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 251,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 248,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 244,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 242,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 239,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 235,836 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 232,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 231,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 227,809 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 222,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 218,423 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 218,411 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 213,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 213,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 204,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 193,394 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 193,375 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 179,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 179,636 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 177,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 177,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 164,740 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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N244 RGB is a 2001 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,936 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 N244 RGB, 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 25 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N244 RGB registered?

N244 RGB is a 2001 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 2 December 2001.

Is N244 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N244 RGB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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