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L317 VAF

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

248,158 mi
Last recorded248,158 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 VAF
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 248,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive braket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 246,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 242,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 236,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 235,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside (rear inner sills)

Pass 24 Jan 2020 110,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 102,987 miles

Corrosion to chassis (r/n/s)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

f/n/s inner cv boot split

rear propshaft UJ worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,676 miles

Corrosion and holed areas to vehicle

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

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

inner cv boot split n/s

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,419 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,779 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,578 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 80,578 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,504 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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L317 VAF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L317 VAF, 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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L317 VAF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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