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L297 TST

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,922 mi
Last recorded168,922 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 TST
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 168,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 168,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 166,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 163,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 161,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 158,192 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 155,592 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 151,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 145,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 139,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 135,237 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 135,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear 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 6 Feb 2007 123,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 111,665 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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L297 TST is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L297 TST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L297 TST registered?

L297 TST is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L297 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L297 TST shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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