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N359 PWV

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 PWV
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 139,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general chassis corrosion, not excessive at present

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 138,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 137,024 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection outer door sills as covered with trim

Fail 20 Nov 2014 137,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

can not see complete outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

slight plat in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,815 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 134,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 132,617 miles

both dorr runner boards,anchor points corroding,still secure when inspected

nearside outer dorr sill corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2011 127,683 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both running board mounts corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 127,683 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both running board mounts corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 124,321 miles

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

both door tread plates,metal supports corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 123,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 121,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the nearside steering idler bushes,not excessive in my opinion at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 111,139 miles

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

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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N359 PWV is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N359 PWV, 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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N359 PWV is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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