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
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Coolant leak
- corrosion under vehicle
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
Toyota Corolla
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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.