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R452 NCE

1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,261 mi
Last recorded178,261 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER146,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 NCE
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2010 178,261 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,178 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,125 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,842 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 152,825 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 47,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 47,396 miles

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

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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R452 NCE is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 146,560 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 R452 NCE, 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 28 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 R452 NCE registered?

R452 NCE is a 1998 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is R452 NCE safe to buy?

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