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L453 DHG

1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,440 mi
Last recorded158,440 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER127,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 DHG
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 158,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside rear hubs oil misting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 158,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside rear hubs oil misting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 152,874 miles

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

slight leak from rear hub oil seals.

Fail 27 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 150,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 150,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2007 134,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 117,236 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 117,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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L453 DHG is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L453 DHG, 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 L453 DHG registered?

L453 DHG is a 1993 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L453 DHG safe to buy?

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