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L996 NUG

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Turquoise Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,881 mi
Last recorded115,881 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 NUG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 115,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 115,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 115,511 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 114,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,011 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 110,350 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 110,350 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,320 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 101,320 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 100,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 96,770 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 96,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 94,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 94,010 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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L996 NUG is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Turquoise with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L996 NUG, 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 L996 NUG registered?

L996 NUG is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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