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N762 LEX

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

312,304 mi
Last recorded312,304 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 LEX
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 312,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 312,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 256,792 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 256,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 238,432 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 238,428 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 233,350 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 224,647 miles

front brake pads look low

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 224,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads look low

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 219,170 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 206,879 miles

Slight nick on centre rear seltbelt webbing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 206,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight nick on centre rear seltbelt webbing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 206,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2013 206,268 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 190,660 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 190,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 188,172 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 187,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 184,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 166,310 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 166,212 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 137,622 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 136,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 129,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 129,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 122,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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N762 LEX is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 N762 LEX, 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 N762 LEX registered?

N762 LEX is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N762 LEX shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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