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J480 AUJ

1992 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 AUJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,598 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 112,685 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 103,142 miles

slight play on nearside idler

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 81,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 80,508 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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J480 AUJ is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J480 AUJ, 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 J480 AUJ registered?

J480 AUJ is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J480 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 AUJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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