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N621 JLT

1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

266,644 mi
Last recorded266,644 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 JLT
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 266,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 255,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 245,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 238,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 238,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 238,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 236,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear handbrake low

Fail 1 Oct 2020 236,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear handbrake low

Pass 14 Aug 2019 235,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 14 Aug 2019 235,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 232,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 225,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 212,994 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 212,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 200,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 191,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 178,783 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 165,434 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 154,567 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

front brake fley hoses starting to perrish

front wipers starting to smeer

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2008 141,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 141,716 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007
Pass 7 Apr 2006 110,469 miles

number plate rear change for spare

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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N621 JLT is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 N621 JLT, 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 N621 JLT registered?

N621 JLT is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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