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L31 NHJ

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,560 mi
Last recorded179,560 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 NHJ
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 179,560 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre low tread

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Fail 7 Jan 2013 179,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre low tread

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 23 Jan 2012 178,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2011 171,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear wing corrioded

nearside wing mirror held on by tape

vehicle lower on the offside

Fail 20 Jan 2011 171,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear wing corrioded

nearside wing mirror held on by tape

vehicle lower on the offside

Pass 27 Jan 2010 163,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 158,603 miles

both sides front top ball joints slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2009 158,534 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s wiper split

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

play both top ball joints

Pass 1 Feb 2008 153,295 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

Fail 1 Feb 2008 153,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Jan 2007 138,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 127,383 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (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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L31 NHJ is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L31 NHJ, 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 L31 NHJ registered?

L31 NHJ is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L31 NHJ safe to buy?

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