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L438 NMX

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Turquoise Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,077 mi
Last recorded236,077 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 NMX
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 236,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 230,531 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has play in it

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 221,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 211,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 205,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 195,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 186,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 178,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 178,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 168,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 160,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 159,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 154,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 153,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty across axle - nearside and offside rear anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate -

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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L438 NMX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Turquoise with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L438 NMX, 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 L438 NMX registered?

L438 NMX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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