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L482 XRG

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 XRG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,073 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 57,071 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 57,007 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely all brakes front and rear (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,706 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,257 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,443 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,073 miles

n/s steering idler free play

Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,149 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,136 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,225 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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L482 XRG is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 127,890 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 L482 XRG, 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 33 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 L482 XRG registered?

L482 XRG is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L482 XRG safe to buy?

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