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J949 RTA

1992 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,079 mi
Last recorded226,079 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 RTA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 226,079 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brakes slightly unbalanced

vehicle tested with spare wheel removed

Fail 8 Nov 2011 226,079 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

vehicle tested with spare wheel removed

Pass 9 Nov 2010 215,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

chassis found to be twisted not found to be affecting braking or steering

Fail 29 Oct 2010 215,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

chassis found to be twisted not found to be affecting braking or steering

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,345 miles

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

both rear wheels has slight binding

Pass 28 Oct 2008 192,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 179,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 165,809 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 148,125 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 148,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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J949 RTA is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J949 RTA, 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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J949 RTA is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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