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L556 SNO

1994 Toyota MPV

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,886 mi
Last recorded236,886 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota MPV143,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 SNO
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 236,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 219,336 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 May 2014 219,330 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 May 2013 217,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 197,459 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 197,459 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 186,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 186,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 27 May 2010 173,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2010 173,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 163,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 163,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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L556 SNO is a 1994 Toyota MPV in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 143,451 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L556 SNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L556 SNO is a 1994 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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