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L231 XTC

2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER150,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 XTC
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 164,911 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 156,925 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

slight exhaust blow centre section/flexi

Pass 27 Oct 2018 147,046 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 131,621 miles

Brake pedal rubber required shortly

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 131,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering idler assembly (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal rubber required shortly

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,662 miles

play in n/s steering idler

Fail 10 Mar 2016 119,659 miles

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

play in n/s steering idler

Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,146 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,411 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 101,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 94,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 82,433 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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L231 XTC is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L231 XTC, 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 L231 XTC registered?

L231 XTC is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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