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B18 AFY

1993 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2448cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,825 mi
Last recorded208,825 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 AFY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,448cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 208,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 208,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 203,219 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 203,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 194,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 184,172 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Jan 2014 184,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 179,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 171,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 161,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 150,300 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 150,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 145,581 miles

this vehicle was tested with the front windows down , due to in my opion over tinting of these windows.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 145,581 miles

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

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

this vehicle was tested with the front windows down , due to in my opion over tinting of these windows.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 140,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 128,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 119,926 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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B18 AFY is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,448cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 AFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 AFY is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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