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L523 BOD

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,903 mi
Last recorded202,903 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 BOD
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 202,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 202,806 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 200,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 200,193 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 196,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 191,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 185,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 180,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 174,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 170,616 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 166,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 161,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 160,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 156,597 miles

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

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

Nearside front steering idler has slight play

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

spare tyre flat

steering box drop arm slightly fouling chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2006 147,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 146,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear bump stops insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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L523 BOD is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L523 BOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L523 BOD?

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What year was L523 BOD registered?

L523 BOD is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L523 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L523 BOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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