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L197 REX

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,296 mi
Last recorded181,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 REX
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 181,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear bump stops insecure

rear tailgate not opening

Pass 31 Jul 2012 178,487 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear back plates corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2011 173,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 173,389 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 166,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 166,704 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 159,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 149,926 miles

Both rear brake drum backplates corroded but not excessively

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehcile is only just below the maximum emission limit

Fail 28 Jul 2008 149,926 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Both rear brake drum backplates corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehcile is only just below the maximum emission limit

Pass 10 Apr 2007 141,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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L197 REX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 130,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L197 REX, 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 32 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L197 REX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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