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J764 GAL

1992 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,558 mi
Last recorded79,558 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ764 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,558 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,027 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,829 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,233 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,897 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,883 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 60,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J764 GAL is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J764 GAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J764 GAL registered?

J764 GAL is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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