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N953 VHN

1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,163 mi
Last recorded143,163 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER131,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 VHN
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 143,163 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 143,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 136,145 miles

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

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

front prop:shaft rear u/j inner bearing vary worn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,914 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front prop:shaft rear u/j inner bearing vary worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 131,441 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front side lamp slightly loose

Fail 10 Feb 2012 131,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front side lamp slightly loose

Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,991 miles

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

N/S/F Wiper blade torn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 120,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S/F Wiper blade torn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 116,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 116,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 113,210 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brakes noisey

Fail 7 Mar 2008 113,210 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brakes noisey

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Mar 2006 107,100 miles

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

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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N953 VHN is a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 131,857 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 N953 VHN, 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 31 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N953 VHN is a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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