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P228 AKG

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,017 mi
Last recorded197,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 AKG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 197,017 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 197,017 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 191,739 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Jul 2015 191,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Jun 2014 185,428 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 177,659 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 167,608 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 167,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to check rear wheel bearings as hand brake seized on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 157,458 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 157,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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P228 AKG is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P228 AKG, 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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P228 AKG is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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