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P740 JMS

1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,621 mi
Last recorded162,621 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 JMS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 162,621 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 162,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 151,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 131,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 131,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 114,212 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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P740 JMS is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P740 JMS, 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 P740 JMS registered?

P740 JMS is a 1997 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P740 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 JMS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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