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J289 JAS

2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,510 mi
Last recorded199,510 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER139,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 JAS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 199,510 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 199,510 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 193,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 193,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 186,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 186,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 175,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 167,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 147,137 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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J289 JAS is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 139,938 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 J289 JAS, 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 23 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J289 JAS registered?

J289 JAS is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is J289 JAS safe to buy?

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