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L987 SGU

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,644 mi
Last recorded172,644 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 SGU
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2010 172,644 miles

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

brake test carried out by declerometer, due to tyre size.

extra wing mirror on the front of the n/s wing.

vehicle has a 6" body lift with 35-12.50.-15 alloy wheels and tyres fitted . all under bodywork!

Pass 4 Aug 2010 172,644 miles

brake test carried out by declerometer, due to tyre size.

extra wing mirror on the front of the n/s wing.

vehicle has a 6" body lift with 35-12.50.-15 alloy wheels and tyres fitted . all under bodywork!

Fail 14 Jul 2010 172,624 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brakes checked on decerometer due to size of tyres -35. 12.5r15 lt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 157,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 141,054 miles

both front top shock absorber bushes starting to perrish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2008 140,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front top shock absorber bushes starting to perrish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2007 137,193 miles

N/S STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 23 Jul 2007 137,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 6 Jun 2006 118,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,027 miles

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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L987 SGU is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L987 SGU, 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 L987 SGU registered?

L987 SGU is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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