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L961 SDM

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Turquoise Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 SDM
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2010 149,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 149,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 143,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear back plates coroded

spaire tyre flat

Fail 27 Dec 2007 135,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear back plates coroded

spaire tyre flat

Pass 15 Dec 2006 131,033 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 126,180 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 126,180 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 115,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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L961 SDM is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Turquoise with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L961 SDM, 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 L961 SDM registered?

L961 SDM is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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