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L129 SWU

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,554 mi
Last recorded220,554 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 SWU
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 220,554 miles

All front ball joint dust covers are perished

Front brake pipes are corroded

Fuel pipes are corroded

Lower ball joint has slight play

N/s/f inner cv boot is leaking grease

N/s/f tyre is perished

Play in steering joints

Underside is very rusty but not structuraly weakened

Fail 17 Nov 2017 220,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All front ball joint dust covers are perished

Front brake pipes are corroded

Fuel pipes are corroded

Lower ball joint has slight play

N/s/f inner cv boot is leaking grease

N/s/f tyre is perished

Oil leaks

Play in steering joints

Underside is very rusty but not structuraly weakened

Pass 19 Feb 2015 212,880 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 212,860 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 202,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 189,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 178,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 167,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 167,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 151,636 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2010 150,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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L129 SWU is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 127,890 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 L129 SWU, 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 33 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 L129 SWU registered?

L129 SWU is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L129 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 SWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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