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N307 FKE

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

199,171 mi
Last recorded199,171 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 FKE
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 199,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 196,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 194,960 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 194,010 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 193,402 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under side corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 193,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under side corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 192,510 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside generally corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 192,508 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside generally corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 187,559 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 187,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 186,030 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 186,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 176,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 160,427 miles

Both Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,110 miles

both top ball joint guaters poor condition

some play in front huba and joints

Fail 15 Jul 2015 147,442 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both top ball joint guaters poor condition

some play in front huba and joints

Pass 7 Jun 2014 133,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s steering rack mounting bush worn

Fail 7 Jun 2014 133,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s steering rack mounting bush worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,588 miles

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

slight weep from power steering pipe

steering rack mounting bushes very worn and creating free travel but rack secure

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,573 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight weep from power steering pipe

steering rack mounting bushes very worn and creating free travel but rack secure

Pass 16 Apr 2011 114,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 97,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,084 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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N307 FKE is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N307 FKE, 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 N307 FKE registered?

N307 FKE is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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