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L260 SWR

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,742 mi
Last recorded257,742 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 SWR
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 257,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 257,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 244,643 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 244,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 231,785 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 218,898 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 218,881 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 197,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 181,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 180,083 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 180,026 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L260 SWR is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue 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 L260 SWR, 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 L260 SWR registered?

L260 SWR is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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