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K421 OFM

1993 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK421 OFM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 165,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracked between tread.

Nearside rear tyre cracked between tread.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 152,450 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 144,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 139,931 miles

both steps have corroison

rear diff leaking oil from front seal

Pass 12 Aug 2013 135,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 135,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 126,149 miles

all brake pipes corroding in various places

all tyres cracking

un able to see front joint dust coveres due to heavy grease

Pass 19 Aug 2011 123,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 106,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 106,297 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,460 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f brake slightly sticky

Pass 22 Jul 2006 86,465 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 86,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1. n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv gaiters perrished

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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K421 OFM is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K421 OFM, 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 K421 OFM registered?

K421 OFM is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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