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L661 VPX

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Turquoise Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 VPX
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 126,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 126,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2025 126,881 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 125,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 125,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,986 miles

passenger step corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,580 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Fail 26 Aug 2015 110,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,396 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,870 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 101,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,435 miles

All tyres are deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 97,435 miles

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

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

All tyres are deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,960 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 79,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 70,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,610 miles

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

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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L661 VPX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Turquoise with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L661 VPX, 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 L661 VPX registered?

L661 VPX is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L661 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 VPX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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