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N398 JCA

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,957 mi
Last recorded133,957 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 JCA
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,957 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 133,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 125,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 117,683 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2009 117,683 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,174 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 86,900 miles

front reg plate cracked. †exhaust corroded at centre.

Fail 9 May 2006 86,818 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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N398 JCA is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver 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 N398 JCA, 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 N398 JCA registered?

N398 JCA is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N398 JCA safe to buy?

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