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H597 PEF

1990 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,125 mi
Last recorded184,125 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Toyota Surf154,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 184,125 miles

offside front wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear and front tyres outer wall slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 175,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 164,747 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

complete chassis slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 153,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 153,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 151,801 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 151,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 136,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Dec 2008 136,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

WHEELS STICK OUT TO FAR FROM BODY

Pass 13 Dec 2007 121,326 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 121,326 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,676 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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H597 PEF is a 1990 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 154,385 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 H597 PEF, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H597 PEF is a 1990 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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