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J478 WKG

1992 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,680 mi
Last recorded200,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota 4-RUNNER135,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 WKG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 200,680 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

power steering belt requires slight adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2011 199,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis's corroded

rear fuel tank supports corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 199,167 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis's corroded

rear fuel tank supports corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 186,353 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 186,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 179,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 174,362 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel tank brackets corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 174,362 miles

fuel tank brackets corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 158,014 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 158,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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J478 WKG is a 1992 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 135,029 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 J478 WKG, 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 34 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J478 WKG is a 1992 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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