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L493 MJB

2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER128,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 MJB
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 176,644 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 176,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both fron inner cv gaitors split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 167,445 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 166,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,465 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 128,264 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2008 128,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2007 111,652 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 109,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 98,934 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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L493 MJB is a 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 128,264 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 L493 MJB, 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 21 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L493 MJB is a 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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