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Toyota 4 runner 4x4 vs Toyota Corolla: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Toyota 4 runner 4x4
58%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota 4 runner 4x4 (58%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Toyota 4 runner 4x4 Toyota Corolla
MOT pass rate 58% 75%
MOT failure rate 42% 25%
Faults & advisories per test 3.2 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 114,712 mi 111,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 392,209

Most common faults

Toyota 4 runner 4x4

  1. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  2. Coolant leak
  3. corrosion under vehicle
  4. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  5. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  6. Oil leak

Toyota Corolla

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Toyota 4 runner 4x4 (58%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Toyota 4 runner 4x4 report Full Toyota Corolla report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.