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M248 UBU

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,044 mi
Last recorded204,044 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 UBU
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 204,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 187,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 179,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 169,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 169,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 161,722 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 161,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 149,821 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 149,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 139,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 129,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 120,656 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 113,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 113,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 104,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 104,218 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M248 UBU is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M248 UBU, 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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M248 UBU is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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