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L221 ULG

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,906 mi
Last recorded168,906 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 ULG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 168,906 miles

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 167,015 miles

Centre silencer slighty corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 167,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre silencer slighty corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 162,555 miles

Both rear tyres showing perishing.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion showing at rear of vehicle.

Pass 20 May 2010 156,400 miles

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 17 May 2010 156,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 22 May 2009 147,135 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 147,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 134,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 134,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 122,597 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 122,597 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Gearbox pinion nut loose.

Pass 22 May 2006 115,392 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 115,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L221 ULG is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L221 ULG, 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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What year was L221 ULG registered?

L221 ULG is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L221 ULG safe to buy?

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