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N897 BVR

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,568 mi
Last recorded169,568 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 BVR
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2016 169,568 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 169,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 164,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 156,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 147,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 139,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 132,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 117,204 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,766 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 94,231 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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N897 BVR is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N897 BVR, 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 N897 BVR registered?

N897 BVR is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N897 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 BVR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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