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L497 FPF

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,898 mi
Last recorded219,898 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 FPF
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 219,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 206,904 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 189,306 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 189,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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L497 FPF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L497 FPF, 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 L497 FPF registered?

L497 FPF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L497 FPF safe to buy?

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