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M688 ATW

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 ATW
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 138,285 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,840 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 132,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,321 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test ()

corrosion around body mountings

near side off side rear lower sills holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lower sills holed corroded

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

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

Offside Rear lower sills holed corroded

rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2013 123,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 123,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,253 miles

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

nearside wiper split but clearing sufficiently

Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,218 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper split but clearing sufficiently

Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,946 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Split in the tread of the nearside front tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 108,915 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Split in the tread of the nearside front tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 105,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play to both wheel bearings

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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M688 ATW is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M688 ATW, 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 M688 ATW registered?

M688 ATW is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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