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M397 VAJ

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,876 mi
Last recorded206,876 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 VAJ
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 206,876 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 200,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 200,784 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 194,764 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 194,764 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 187,210 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 187,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 178,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 161,391 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 142,210 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 142,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 133,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 133,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 131,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 128,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 123,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 100,228 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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M397 VAJ is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M397 VAJ, 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 M397 VAJ registered?

M397 VAJ is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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