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R156 OCD

1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,377 mi
Last recorded147,377 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 OCD
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 147,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 139,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 130,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 126,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,136 miles

under seall body protection applied

Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,001 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 121,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety feul (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 116,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,060 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 104,906 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 104,905 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 100,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,996 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 94,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,213 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,499 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,406 miles

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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R156 OCD is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R156 OCD, 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 R156 OCD registered?

R156 OCD is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R156 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 OCD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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