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N278 WUP

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

304,653 mi
Last recorded304,653 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 WUP
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 304,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 304,642 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected drive belt (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake effort low

rear seats removed

Pass 7 Oct 2020 295,263 miles

dampness at steering rack

nearside rear brake effort low

rear seats removed

Pass 14 Oct 2019 286,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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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N278 WUP is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N278 WUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N278 WUP registered?

N278 WUP is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N278 WUP safe to buy?

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