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N761 AVU

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,137 mi
Last recorded135,137 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 AVU
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 135,137 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

slight creak on suspension no movement detected

underneath vehicle is sprayed with protective anti corrosion covering some components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,104 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

verious rust spots under body

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,937 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,718 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 134,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 134,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,045 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 133,546 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 133,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 131,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 127,221 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 127,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 125,154 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 123,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 119,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 119,504 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2005 109,838 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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N761 AVU is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N761 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N761 AVU registered?

N761 AVU is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N761 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N761 AVU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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