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J181 DYR

1992 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,536 mi
Last recorded157,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 DYR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 157,536 miles

Center brake light inop

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

front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2013 152,085 miles

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 152,034 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 149,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 144,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 144,825 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 127,689 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 127,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

off side sun visor will not go up

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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J181 DYR is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 141,068 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 J181 DYR, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J181 DYR registered?

J181 DYR is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J181 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J181 DYR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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