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J221 NRU

1991 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,305 mi
Last recorded204,305 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 204,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 198,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 192,592 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 184,760 miles

Nearside Front idler arm has slight play

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle raised

Fail 5 Dec 2015 184,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 179,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 172,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 172,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 162,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 145,506 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 120,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 120,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 104,846 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,148 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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J221 NRU is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J221 NRU, 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 J221 NRU registered?

J221 NRU is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is J221 NRU safe to buy?

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