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J831 PDE

1992 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,102 mi
Last recorded142,102 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 PDE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 142,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,501 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 138,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 136,548 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 136,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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J831 PDE is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J831 PDE, 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 J831 PDE registered?

J831 PDE is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J831 PDE safe to buy?

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