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N948 JBK

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

374,914 mi
Last recorded374,914 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 JBK
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 374,914 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 374,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 360,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 341,451 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 341,451 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 330,501 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 330,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 324,562 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 320,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 320,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 311,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 311,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 305,665 miles

lower covers fitted

spare tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 303,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 298,873 miles

slight play in rear track control arm bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2013 288,427 miles

rear tyres low on tread

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Apr 2012 274,808 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 264,390 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 264,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 237,612 miles

N/S driving lamp inop

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Steering rack has slight movement at fixing bushes/clamp

Fail 29 Jun 2010 237,612 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S driving lamp inop

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Steering rack has slight movement at fixing bushes/clamp

Pass 30 Jun 2009 218,422 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 20 Mar 2008 187,084 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 187,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 172,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 157,503 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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N948 JBK is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N948 JBK, 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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N948 JBK is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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