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N273 VLJ

2007 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

258,395 mi
Last recorded258,395 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota 4-RUNNER146,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 VLJ
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 258,395 miles

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

rear bumper corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 249,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 240,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyres getting low

Fail 25 Apr 2024 240,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

tow bar corroded

underside suspension corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 234,140 miles

tow bar corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 234,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

tow bar corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 229,070 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 224,960 miles

tow bar corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 222,193 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 222,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 207,916 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 207,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 193,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 186,744 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Washer fluid level low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 179,974 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)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 179,974 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,845 miles

rear shock bushes perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,136 miles

All front cv gaiters deteriorated

Front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

General corrosion to front subframe and components

Light corrosion to chassis and structure

Oil leaks from engine

Slight weap n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Small chips on windscreen

Some freeplay in steering gear

Some wear and freeplay to n/s steering idler

Some wear to rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,238 miles

All cv boots deteriorating

Front brake pads 50%

Park lever travel high for model

Slight leak n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Some freeplay in n/s steering idler

Some freeplay in steering

Fail 5 Apr 2012 121,207 miles

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

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

All cv boots deteriorating

Front brake pads 50%

Park lever travel high for model

Slight leak n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Some freeplay in n/s steering idler

Some freeplay in steering

Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front cv boot slightly damp

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 17 Mar 2011 115,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front cv boot slightly damp

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,449 miles

horn poor.

slight play in both front top ball joints.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in drag link ball joints.

stone chip in front windscreen size on legal limit.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,348 miles

clicking noise detected from front brakes when braking

front yres perished on sidewalls & treads cracking.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering idlers.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clicking noise detected from front brakes when braking

front yres perished on sidewalls & treads cracking.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering idlers.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 102,941 miles

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

Oil leak

play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 102,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,725 miles

all tyres perished slighty

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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N273 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2007 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 146,530 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 N273 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N273 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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