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J449 NRU

1992 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,051 miles

Oil leak ()

advise:corrosion setting into rear chassis and crossmember

Fail 20 Mar 2017 144,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

advise:corrosion setting into rear chassis and crossmember

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,068 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 141,068 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,059 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 131,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 128,494 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 128,494 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,692 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 119,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 119,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 114,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 129,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 120,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 116,169 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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J449 NRU is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J449 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 34 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J449 NRU?

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What year was J449 NRU registered?

J449 NRU is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J449 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J449 NRU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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