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P230 PLM

1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,962 mi
Last recorded116,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 PLM
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 116,962 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 116,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 116,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 114,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 114,477 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 112,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r hub assy slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,406 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)

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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P230 PLM is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,683 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 P230 PLM, 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 29 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 P230 PLM registered?

P230 PLM is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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