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N609 BWA

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Green Diesel 2983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,402 mi
Last recorded181,402 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 BWA
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,983cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2011 181,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 181,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 171,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 160,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 160,174 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 147,695 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F idler arm bush

Pass 11 Mar 2008 141,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 131,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 120,101 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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N609 BWA is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Green with a 2,983cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N609 BWA, 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 N609 BWA registered?

N609 BWA is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N609 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 BWA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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