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M988 MKL

1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,315 mi
Last recorded195,315 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER130,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 MKL
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 195,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2014 191,034 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 191,032 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 190,516 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

cut in o/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2012 190,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cut in o/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 186,215 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front and rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes deteriorated

n/s park brake outter casing in poor condition

n/s steering idler arm has play

rear metal brake pipes appear to be held with zip ties

rear seatbelts have webbing damage

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2011 186,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front and rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes deteriorated

n/s park brake outter casing in poor condition

n/s steering idler arm has play

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes appear to be held with zip ties

rear seatbelts have webbing damage

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 178,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 178,682 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 170,505 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side hand brake cable dammaged at back plate

Fail 30 Jul 2009 170,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

near side brake has slight bind

near side hand brake cable dammaged at back plate

off side rear brake binding on

Pass 31 May 2008 161,621 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 31 May 2007 152,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 152,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 142,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 142,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M988 MKL is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M988 MKL, 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 M988 MKL registered?

M988 MKL is a 1994 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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