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N457 CAV

1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Maroon Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,759 mi
Last recorded110,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 CAV
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,759 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 110,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 105,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 105,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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N457 CAV is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Maroon with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,683 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 N457 CAV, 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 29 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 N457 CAV registered?

N457 CAV is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N457 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 CAV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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