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K197 KRC

1992 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,697 mi
Last recorded249,697 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 KRC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 249,697 miles

Oil leak

Slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 27 Nov 2015 249,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Rear (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 246,443 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

slight cracking to tyre side walls

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

small chips in front windscreen

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 246,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

slight cracking to tyre side walls

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

small chips in front windscreen

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 242,984 miles

Oil leak

cracks in tyre walls

front pads getting low

slight movement in front d- ring bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2012 239,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 237,414 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 1 Dec 2010 233,930 miles

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

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

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

unable to open n/s rear door from outside

Fail 30 Nov 2010 233,927 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to open n/s rear door from outside

Pass 2 Dec 2009 222,253 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 209,061 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2007 190,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 190,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 176,952 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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K197 KRC is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K197 KRC, 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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K197 KRC is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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