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J842 XBL

1992 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,490 mi
Last recorded125,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 125,490 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected load sensing valve bracket (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side steps rear mounts corroded

heavily corroded around rear susp components

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive susp arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive susp arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,326 miles

rear tailgate secured in closed position but wont open

slightly corroded around o/s/r suspension arm mount

slightly corroded around rear suspension mounts

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside bumpers temp repairs to corroded areas

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,164 miles

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

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

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

chassis plate on bulkhead missing , number taken from slam panel stamp

nearside rear bump stop broken

underbody general effects of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,685 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,685 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,736 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 75,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,876 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,865 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,850 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 67,850 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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J842 XBL is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J842 XBL, 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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J842 XBL is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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