2016 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L Petrol · KF65 SVN

This 2016 Toyota Tacoma presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 27 January 2025 at 103,687 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a significant turnaround from the preceding years, where testers repeatedly flagged minor but persistent faults. The most recent result suggests the previous owner addressed the outstanding issues, though the long-term care pattern reveals a vehicle that was not always maintained to a meticulous standard. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 10,369 miles per year. Between the December 2023 test at 101,482 miles and the January 2025 test at 103,687 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,205 miles over thirteen months, indicating a period of notably light use or possible standing. Prior to that, the annual increments were steadier, with approximately 7,700 miles added between December 2021 and November 2022. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods, though the low recent mileage warrants checking whether rubber components, seals, and the battery have suffered from prolonged inactivity. A buyer inspecting this Tacoma in person should focus on the front suspension and shock absorbers. In the December 2023 test at 101,482 miles, the nearside front shock absorber was flagged for light oil misting, a condition that degrades damping performance over time. Even though the January 2025 test passed clean, the offside unit and rear dampers deserve a thorough bounce test and visual check for fresh oil residue. The exhaust system also warrants close attention. A minor gas leak at the rear back box was noted in November 2022, and while it reportedly passed subsequently, any fresh soot staining around the back box joint or a blowing sound under load would indicate the repair was temporary. The rear brake components and calipers should be inspected for binding or uneven wear, given the vehicle's age and the general pattern of minor mechanical advisories across its history. The November 2022 failure also revealed a registration plate mounted facing the ground and obscured by racking, along with a non-conforming front plate. These are not mechanical defects, but they point to a previous owner who tolerated cosmetic and regulatory oversights. The December 2021 test flagged a nearside front tyre worn to the 1.6mm legal limit, a low tyre pressure warning, and a child seat blocking the central rear belt inspection. Taken together, these advisories suggest basic consumable upkeep was sometimes neglected. A prospective buyer should verify the current tyre condition across all four corners, confirm the operation of all lights and indicators, and examine the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, given the vehicle's ten-year age and the intermittent nature of its fault history.