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K486 KNU

1993 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,545 mi
Last recorded116,545 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 KNU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,545 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering slightly stiff/notchy on lock to lock check

Fail 10 Nov 2011 116,540 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering slightly stiff/notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 26 Nov 2010 116,540 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ON MIN LEVEL

FUEL PUMP AREA DAMP NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING IDLER ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH BRACKET REPAIRED WITH WELD

O/S/MIRROR GLASS IS LOOSE

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

WINDSCREEN STICKER GLUE AT TOP OF SCREEN

Fail 22 Nov 2010 116,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ON MIN LEVEL

FUEL PUMP AREA DAMP NO LEAKS AT TIME OF MOT

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING IDLER ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/MIRROR GLASS IS LOOSE

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

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

WINDSCREEN STICKER GLUE AT TOP OF SCREEN

Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 95,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 10 May 2007 95,496 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 86,036 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 85,872 miles

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

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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K486 KNU is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K486 KNU, 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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K486 KNU is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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