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TAZ 3290

2002 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,086 mi
Last recorded222,086 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota 4-RUNNER137,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 3290
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 222,086 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front outer joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

General underside corrosion body and suspension

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four tyres cut and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 221,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 221,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 220,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 216,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 216,388 miles

Battery insecure bracket missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 200,335 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks

Chassis structure is rusty

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 200,335 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks

Chassis structure is rusty

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 185,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 185,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 177,735 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,563 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 158,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 136,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 125,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 106,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,091 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,960 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN/BALD INNER EDGE AND CRACKING IN TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND CRACKING IN TREAD

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel park brake

Fail 23 Jun 2006 88,960 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN/BALD INNER EDGE AND CRACKING IN TREAD

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND CRACKING IN TREAD

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel park brake

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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TAZ 3290 is a 2002 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 137,317 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 TAZ 3290, 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 24 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAZ 3290 registered?

TAZ 3290 is a 2002 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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