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K54 YEL

1993 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,751 mi
Last recorded198,751 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK54 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 198,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 198,717 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 183,892 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 183,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 163,743 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 163,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 150,657 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 150,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 143,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 143,708 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 137,180 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 137,176 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 132,070 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 107,183 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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K54 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K54 YEL, 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 K54 YEL registered?

K54 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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