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N355 ESC

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 ESC
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 128,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 125,569 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 125,564 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 123,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 123,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,043 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,373 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 107,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice tail gate sticking

rear tail pipe damiged

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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N355 ESC is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N355 ESC, 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 N355 ESC registered?

N355 ESC is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N355 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 ESC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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