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J996 XBL

1992 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,465 mi
Last recorded194,465 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 194,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

heavy flaking rust on o/s/rear chassisalong side fuel tank

slight play in n/s o/s front wheel bearings

temp repair on exhaust

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating and running along side fuel tank

Fail 28 Nov 2011 194,340 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

brake wearing light on dash

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings

unbale to check metal brake pipes fully due to running along fuel tank

Pass 28 May 2010 187,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering idler arm

Fail 27 May 2010 187,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering idler arm

Pass 11 Jun 2009 180,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 173,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 156,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 156,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 136,317 miles

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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J996 XBL is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J996 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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J996 XBL is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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