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P326 ECE

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

245,470 mi
Last recorded245,470 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 ECE
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 245,470 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of both sills and suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 245,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of both sills and suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 231,061 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Fail 30 Apr 2024 231,059 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 6 Apr 2023 230,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 229,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers weak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 227,549 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 224,434 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 224,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 219,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2017 212,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 212,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe from center section to rear silencer has large hole. (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 204,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 197,302 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 197,302 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 189,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 189,646 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 182,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 176,680 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 170,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 165,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 165,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 158,045 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 158,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 150,186 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 150,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 128,459 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 128,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P326 ECE is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P326 ECE, 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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P326 ECE is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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