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L397 FPE

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 FPE
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 145,021 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 145,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 139,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 139,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 131,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 131,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 125,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 115,953 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 115,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 109,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 109,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 102,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 102,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 102,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link slightly miss alighned in lower wishbone

offside front door skin corroded away on lower edge

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 29 May 2007 95,659 miles

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

drivers door is very rusty

Pass 30 May 2006 88,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L397 FPE is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L397 FPE, 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 L397 FPE registered?

L397 FPE is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L397 FPE safe to buy?

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