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P209 YDS

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

242,138 mi
Last recorded242,138 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 YDS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 242,138 miles

slight rust under vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2025 237,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Axle Tramp Bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas Of Chassis Affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 225,348 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 225,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 225,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 47% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section holed and silencer has pinholes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge severely worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 217,577 miles

n/s/r seat belt lazy to retract

Pass 7 Feb 2022 211,437 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 211,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 200,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 200,719 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 177,640 miles

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

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

underside surface rust

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,174 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 172,123 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 167,913 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 167,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 161,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes chassis and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipers chassis and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 148,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 135,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 123,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 95,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 80,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 67,797 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 58,653 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,594 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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P209 YDS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P209 YDS, 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 P209 YDS registered?

P209 YDS is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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