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M498 BCL

1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

256,155 mi
Last recorded256,155 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER131,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 BCL
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 256,155 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 249,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 249,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 240,398 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 231,205 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 231,190 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 224,162 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 218,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 213,528 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 207,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 198,553 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 189,258 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 24 Dec 2015 179,724 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 24 Dec 2015 179,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Nov 2014 169,852 miles

slight movement on n/s steering idler piviot

Pass 27 Nov 2013 158,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 157,985 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 149,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 148,110 miles

off side rear brake pipe greased

rear sills slslightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wishbones corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 129,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 115,390 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 99,595 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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M498 BCL is a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 131,857 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 M498 BCL, 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 31 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 M498 BCL registered?

M498 BCL is a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M498 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 BCL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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