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H218 NLJ

1991 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

188,076 mi
Last recorded188,076 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2012 188,076 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 188,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight wear in various anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2011 179,209 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

suspension on hard setting

Fail 26 Feb 2011 179,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

suspension on hard setting

Pass 7 May 2009 172,573 miles

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

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 6 May 2009 172,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

boost pipe clip insecure

oil leak

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 7 May 2008 159,883 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fog lamp has been repaired using adhesive tape.

fog lamp switch has been repaired/secured with adhesive tape.

fuel pump moist but no sign of direct leakage.

Fail 7 May 2008 159,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fog lamp has been repaired using adhesive tape.

fog lamp switch has been repaired/secured with adhesive tape.

fuel pump moist but no sign of direct leakage.

Pass 4 May 2007 146,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light.

front tyres perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 134,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all four tyres poor condition.

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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H218 NLJ is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,606 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 Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H218 NLJ, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H218 NLJ registered?

H218 NLJ is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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