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L494 OME

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

268,796 mi
Last recorded268,796 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 OME
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 268,796 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass chipped and reflector slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 264,265 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped with slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 263,048 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 260,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 260,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 255,108 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 251,083 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 245,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 235,808 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 224,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 213,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 201,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 192,664 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 181,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 181,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 171,645 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 171,541 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 158,951 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 158,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 147,472 miles

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

servicable chip in offside headlight lens

Pass 24 Sep 2008 138,613 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 127,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 127,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,868 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f forward suspension bump stop loose

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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L494 OME is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L494 OME, 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 L494 OME registered?

L494 OME is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 21 October 1993.

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