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J553 EUM

1992 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,549 mi
Last recorded262,549 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 EUM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 262,549 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 254,400 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 245,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 238,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 238,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 238,609 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise items noted vt32 360156286182

slight play steering joints

Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion chassis & floor

slight play rear bearings

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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J553 EUM is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J553 EUM, 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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J553 EUM is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J553 EUM safe to buy?

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