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J801 HMY

1991 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

235,324 mi
Last recorded235,324 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ801 HMY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 235,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 231,603 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 226,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 219,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 219,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 212,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 205,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 198,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 190,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 182,038 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 181,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 175,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 175,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 166,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 154,519 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 143,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 125,011 miles

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

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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J801 HMY is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J801 HMY, 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 J801 HMY registered?

J801 HMY is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J801 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J801 HMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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