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N558 HFS

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

253,784 mi
Last recorded253,784 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 HFS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 253,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 248,727 miles

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

chassis corroded

front suspension componants corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 248,727 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chassis corroded

front suspension componants corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 247,243 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 245,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 242,646 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 242,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 232,335 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 232,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 205,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 178,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 178,241 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 153,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 153,068 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 138,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 138,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 130,349 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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N558 HFS 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 58.8%.

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 N558 HFS, 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 N558 HFS registered?

N558 HFS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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