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K277 TBX

1993 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,219 mi
Last recorded167,219 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK277 TBX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 167,219 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 167,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 157,867 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 157,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 154,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 138,711 miles

Battery insecure

front anti roll bar centre bushes starting to wear

Fail 24 Jan 2009 138,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

engine intermittantly smokes at idle,suspect sticky injector from lack of use

front anti roll bar centre bushes starting to wear

Pass 30 May 2007 125,687 miles

Battery insecure

Engine very smokey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2007 125,687 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Front brakes showing some inbalance

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

Oil level below min

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 103,022 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside front steering idler bushes

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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K277 TBX is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,646 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 K277 TBX, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K277 TBX registered?

K277 TBX is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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