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K480 JAR

1993 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,786 mi
Last recorded232,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 232,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 214,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 20,295 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 194,572 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 194,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake balance on 31%

Pass 22 Aug 2006 181,887 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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K480 JAR is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K480 JAR, 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 K480 JAR registered?

K480 JAR is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K480 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K480 JAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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