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P288 UEW

1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER

White Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,547 mi
Last recorded257,547 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 UEW
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 257,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 246,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 233,919 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 233,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 218,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 218,918 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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P288 UEW is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER in White with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P288 UEW, 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 P288 UEW registered?

P288 UEW is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P288 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 UEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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