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J486 NRU

1991 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,470 mi
Last recorded155,470 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 155,470 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 155,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 154,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 154,480 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 144,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 144,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 142,068 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 142,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 139,000 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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J486 NRU is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,606 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 J486 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 35 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of J486 NRU?

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What year was J486 NRU registered?

J486 NRU is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J486 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J486 NRU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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