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L428 GEF

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,421 mi
Last recorded160,421 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 GEF
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 160,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 160,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 204,462 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop --front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

dash lights flicker

hazard warning

play in steering box

play in steering column

Pass 19 May 2017 204,462 miles

Front prop front uj has slight play

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

slight coolant leak on thermostat

slight play detected in lower steering column and coupling

wiring loom very close to steering column

Pass 24 May 2016 204,462 miles

front propshaft front joint worn

rear ns back plate damaged

brake requirements just met--good deal of effort needed

slight play detected in steering system

Fail 24 May 2016 204,462 miles

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

brake requirements just met--good deal of effort needed

front propshaft front joint worn

rear ns back plate damaged

slight play detected in steering system

Fail 17 Apr 2012 116,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,431 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 102,430 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 96,919 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 86,336 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (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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L428 GEF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L428 GEF, 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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L428 GEF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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