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L289 UTR

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,128 mi
Last recorded183,128 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 UTR
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 183,128 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise - replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 181,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 181,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 175,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 175,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 165,541 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 157,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 157,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 150,189 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 150,188 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 140,741 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 140,741 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 138,793 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 138,786 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake back plates rusty

surface rust on suspension componants

Pass 24 Aug 2011 136,027 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 130,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 123,182 miles

Brsake fluid is slightly low.

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

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside and nearside underbody sill's by body mountings h/s/corrosion.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 120,948 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 120,948 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 112,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 108,130 miles

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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L289 UTR is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L289 UTR, 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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L289 UTR is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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