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K434 BWL

1992 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

248,171 mi
Last recorded248,171 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 248,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slow application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and Chassis in general also parts sealed/ painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 248,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and Chassis in general also parts sealed/ painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 247,984 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2017 234,232 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 234,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 224,569 miles

Coolant leak radiator.. rust trails ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump seal (2.3.3b)

Rear axle diff. seal

Fail 16 Nov 2016 224,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized two pivots (3.6.E.3)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe support not welded or clamped (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe rotted/broken at clamp (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe clamp rotted/broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized in open position (8.4.2)

Coolant leak radiator.. rust trails ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump seal (2.3.3b)

Rear axle diff. seal

Pass 26 Oct 2015 220,435 miles

Auto box coolerpipes corroded

Coolant leak from water pump area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre box (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear chassis, suspension and towbar corroded

Rear diff input seal leaking

Support bracket detached from centre of exhaust, system still supported

Fail 15 Oct 2015 220,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked At front lock stop (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Over 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure Offside mounting bracket broken and bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Auto box coolerpipes corroded

Coolant leak from water pump area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre box (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear diff input seal leaking

Support bracket detached from centre of exhaust, system still supported

Pass 17 Nov 2014 218,328 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 22 Aug 2012 210,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 195,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 195,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 174,399 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 174,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 155,888 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 155,888 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 138,368 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 138,368 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 128,611 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 128,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K434 BWL is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 K434 BWL, 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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K434 BWL is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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