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K531 HEG

1993 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,956 mi
Last recorded208,956 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 HEG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 208,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 208,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 193,437 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 193,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 180,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 168,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 168,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,945 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 146,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 140,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 137,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,697 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 132,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 128,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 123,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 113,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 103,611 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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K531 HEG is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K531 HEG, 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 K531 HEG registered?

K531 HEG is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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