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M478 AEC

1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER131,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 AEC
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 113,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 111,586 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 111,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 107,638 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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M478 AEC is a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 131,857 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 M478 AEC, 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 31 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M478 AEC is a 1995 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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