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J389 CPU

1992 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,489 mi
Last recorded231,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 231,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 217,049 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 217,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 205,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 190,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 180,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 165,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 150,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 144,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 144,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 134,760 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 134,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J389 CPU is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J389 CPU, 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 J389 CPU registered?

J389 CPU is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J389 CPU safe to buy?

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