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L198 GFJ

2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,599 mi
Last recorded241,599 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER150,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 GFJ
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 241,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 241,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 229,084 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 228,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 208,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 180,850 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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L198 GFJ is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 150,277 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 L198 GFJ, 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 22 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L198 GFJ registered?

L198 GFJ is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is L198 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L198 GFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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