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L230 BDX

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,753 mi
Last recorded197,753 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 BDX
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 197,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has been temp repaired

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis has surface corrosion monitor condition

outer sills have been undersealed

various sections under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake / fuel pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2013 196,516 miles

Oil leak

rear cross member, chassis rails, exhaust system and rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 194,681 miles

centre exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2011 191,868 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 191,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 189,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 189,866 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust in poor condition especially at rear

front wheel bearings slack

n/s steering idler and balljoint slight wear

n/s/f suspension top joint slight wear

slight exhaust leak from repairs at rear

steering box drop arm joint slight wear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 184,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tail gate locked

Pass 5 Jul 2008 175,915 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 167,101 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 167,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 156,018 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

large oil leak

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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L230 BDX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L230 BDX, 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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L230 BDX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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