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P587 OET

1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,444 mi
Last recorded146,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 OET
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 146,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,298 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 143,296 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,821 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,820 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,465 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 126,762 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,316 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,268 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 109,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,239 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,836 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,350 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 66,320 miles

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

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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P587 OET 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 76%.

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 P587 OET, 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 P587 OET registered?

P587 OET is a 1996 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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