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P138 UAF

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

181,347 mi
Last recorded181,347 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 UAF
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 181,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 180,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 177,689 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 173,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 171,181 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust shields corroded holed (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 171,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust shields corroded holed (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 169,119 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front drive shaft rear u/j on shaft worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 165,773 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint on shaft closest gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 158,542 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 158,541 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 151,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside steering rack bush has slight play

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 151,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside steering rack bush has slight play

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 146,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear holed corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack bushes have slight play in them

Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 131,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 126,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,722 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 121,677 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,938 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 111,926 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,920 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 96,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,580 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,949 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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P138 UAF 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 80.8%.

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 P138 UAF, 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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P138 UAF is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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