1996 Toyota 4-Runner 3.0L Diesel · N398 JCA
1996 Toyota 4-Runner (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 133,957 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA 4-RUNNER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N398 JCA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2011
- 133,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N398 JCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota 4-Runner (N398 JCA) between May 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
N398 JCA Mileage History
- 09/05/200686,818 mi
- 15/05/200686,900 mi+82 mi
- 30/10/2007102,174 mi+15,274 mi
- 15/10/2008110,594 mi+8,420 mi
- 16/10/2009117,683 mi+7,089 mi
- 21/10/2009117,683 mi
- 26/10/2010125,852 mi+8,169 mi
- 26/10/2011133,957 mi+8,105 mi
- 01/11/2011133,957 mi
Average of roughly 8,600 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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