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N478 MPV

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,900 mi
Last recorded203,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 MPV
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 203,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 198,446 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 191,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 191,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 183,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 176,591 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 176,591 miles

steering rack mounts worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2012 168,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 29 May 2012 168,676 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 1 Jun 2011 166,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 153,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 144,277 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 144,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 134,117 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2008 134,117 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2007 124,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2006 109,126 miles

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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N478 MPV is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N478 MPV, 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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N478 MPV is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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