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J524 XBL

1991 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,009 mi
Last recorded20,009 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ524 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 20,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,101 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine rattely

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear anti-role bar center bush clamp loose

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter pereshed

Offside front outer cv boot heavely pereshed

Play in both front anti-role bar center bushes

Play in both front anti-role bar drop link bushes

Play in both rear anti-role bar drop links

Rear panhard rod bushes pereshed

Rear shock absorber bushes pereshed

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers starting to smear

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 117,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake fluid level low

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine rattely

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear anti-role bar center bush clamp loose

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter pereshed

Offside front outer cv boot heavely pereshed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in both front anti-role bar center bushes

Play in both front anti-role bar drop link bushes

Play in both rear anti-role bar drop links

Rear panhard rod bushes pereshed

Rear shock absorber bushes pereshed

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 209,691 miles

Oil leak

batterys loose

engine rattle

Fail 16 Feb 2012 209,683 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

batterys loose

engine rattle

Pass 17 Feb 2011 204,876 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 204,873 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack near side of windscreen in swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2010 192,485 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 7 Jan 2010 192,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2008 180,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 165,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 145,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 135,472 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 135,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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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J524 XBL is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J524 XBL, 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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What year was J524 XBL registered?

J524 XBL is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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