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J578 OBX

1992 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,342 mi
Last recorded153,342 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 OBX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 153,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,002 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 132,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 119,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 119,907 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,434 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,434 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 104,497 miles

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

both front tyres showing signs off perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2007 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyers showing signs off perishing

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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J578 OBX is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J578 OBX, 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 J578 OBX registered?

J578 OBX is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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