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L429 ABS

2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,022 mi
Last recorded222,022 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER139,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 ABS
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 222,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 222,022 miles

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 212,488 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F senser units hanging loose.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 212,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

O/S/F & N/S/F senser units hanging loose.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 208,905 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 208,721 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 198,425 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 198,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 187,330 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 187,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 176,257 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 174,465 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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L429 ABS is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 139,938 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 L429 ABS, 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 23 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L429 ABS is a 2003 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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