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M157 SBF

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Lpg 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,142 mi
Last recorded137,142 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 SBF
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 137,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 136,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 121,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorated. not considered to be excessive

corrosion and shaling to most of the chassis,particularly around suspension bracket areas etc

corrosion to both rear inner sills/floors around rear chassis mountings.not considered to be excessive

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded/deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2007 121,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorated. not considered to be excessive

corrosion and shaling to most of the chassis,particularly around suspension bracket areas etc

corrosion to both rear inner sills/floors around rear chassis mountings.not considered to be excessive

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2006 117,737 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

surface corrosion to main chassis/outriggers etc.

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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M157 SBF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,958cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M157 SBF, 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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M157 SBF is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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