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L425 APB

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Turquoise Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 APB
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,018 miles

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

both rear inner and outer sills corroded but not holes at present

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 101,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 101,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,284 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,774 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,591 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,603 miles

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,237 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,676 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,226 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 58,993 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,008 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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L425 APB is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Turquoise with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 L425 APB, 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 L425 APB registered?

L425 APB is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L425 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L425 APB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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