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P206 PKE

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,343 mi
Last recorded166,343 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 PKE
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 166,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 163,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 160,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 160,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 158,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 152,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,171 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S onto brake calipers. (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S rear axle stabiliser bar corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 129,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 126,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,872 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 119,796 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,975 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 115,964 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 109,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,580 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 76,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

steering rack mounting bushes worn.

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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P206 PKE is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P206 PKE, 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 P206 PKE registered?

P206 PKE is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P206 PKE safe to buy?

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