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J149 MHC

2002 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,795 mi
Last recorded148,795 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 148,795 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 148,795 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 139,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 128,036 miles

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

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

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)

front section of exhaust temporary repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,154 miles

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

minor leak from rear section of exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2007 110,793 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 110,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 108,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

slight play in al supsension components

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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J149 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 J149 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J149 MHC registered?

J149 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is J149 MHC safe to buy?

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