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N378 OEW

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,427 mi
Last recorded232,427 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 OEW
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 232,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 221,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 209,213 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 198,872 miles

unable to see all of front to rear brake pipes,look rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2008 198,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to see all of front to rear brake pipes,look rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2007 185,645 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 29 Aug 2007 185,645 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

PAS noisy (low on oil ?)

front to rear brake pipes rusty disapears above fuel tank

Pass 23 Aug 2006 182,126 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 182,126 miles

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

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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N378 OEW is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N378 OEW, 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 N378 OEW registered?

N378 OEW is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N378 OEW safe to buy?

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