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K434 EMO

1992 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,112 mi
Last recorded165,112 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 165,112 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 65,112 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 154,836 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 154,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 153,865 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 153,853 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 147,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 147,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 136,554 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 136,378 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,270 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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K434 EMO is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EMO, 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 K434 EMO registered?

K434 EMO is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is K434 EMO safe to buy?

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