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J390 GAH

1992 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,701 mi
Last recorded188,701 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ390 GAH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 188,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 188,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2011 187,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2010 184,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 178,739 miles

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

tow ball missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 170,566 miles

n/s & o/s step irons rotted through

Fail 6 Aug 2008 170,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s step irons rotted through

Pass 27 Jul 2007 142,652 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 142,347 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 117,248 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 117,059 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J390 GAH is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J390 GAH, 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 J390 GAH registered?

J390 GAH is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J390 GAH safe to buy?

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