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J44 TLA

1993 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,912 mi
Last recorded200,912 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 TLA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2009 200,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 187,446 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 178,921 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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J44 TLA is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,646 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 J44 TLA, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J44 TLA registered?

J44 TLA is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J44 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 TLA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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