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J298 SDV

1992 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,256 mi
Last recorded58,256 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 SDV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,256 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,256 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,595 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 55,595 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 50,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,988 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,127 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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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J298 SDV is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J298 SDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J298 SDV registered?

J298 SDV is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J298 SDV safe to buy?

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