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K203 UNL

1992 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK203 UNL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side steps loose

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,352 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side steps loose

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 47,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,444 miles

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

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 17,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,226 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 12,225 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 5,200 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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K203 UNL is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K203 UNL, 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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What year was K203 UNL registered?

K203 UNL is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K203 UNL safe to buy?

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