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N24 XSS

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 XSS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 136,008 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 129,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dirty underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in places

Fail 18 Dec 2009 129,647 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dirty underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in places

Pass 9 Dec 2008 128,944 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 128,923 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 122,608 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sidestep under covers badly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2007 122,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sidestep under covers badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 114,633 miles

brake pipes at both front calipers & across rear axle all corroding

n/s inner c.v. boot torn

side steps corroded

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2005 109,360 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode above tank

n/s inner c.v. boot torn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Dec 2005 109,360 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode above tank

n/s inner c.v. boot torn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play at both front wheel bearings

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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N24 XSS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N24 XSS, 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 N24 XSS registered?

N24 XSS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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