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L97 FBM

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 FBM
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 139,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake bake plate corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,154 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 131,692 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 124,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 124,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 112,890 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 112,890 miles

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

n/s o/s side steps corroded

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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L97 FBM is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L97 FBM, 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 L97 FBM registered?

L97 FBM is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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