MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,465 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?
Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J996 XBL safe to buy?
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