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N901 TFL

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,416 mi
Last recorded165,416 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 TFL
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 165,416 miles

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside front lower ball joint slight lift

rear prop joint worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Dec 2015 165,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 163,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 158,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 158,713 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 153,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 150,828 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 150,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 144,843 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 142,528 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 17 Aug 2009 142,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jan 2008 138,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 suspension ball joints leaking grease

centre lap seat belt missing, not required as outer two rear seatbelts 3 point inertia

osf whel arch liner insecure

rear no plate has honeycombe basckground

Fail 14 Jan 2008 138,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 suspension ball joints leaking grease

osf whel arch liner insecure

rear no plate has honeycombe basckground

Pass 3 Jul 2006 133,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 133,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N901 TFL is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N901 TFL, 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 N901 TFL registered?

N901 TFL is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N901 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 TFL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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