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K5 RVN

1992 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

244,369 mi
Last recorded244,369 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RVN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 244,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 243,872 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 242,026 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 241,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 238,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 235,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 224,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 213,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear diff leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 202,011 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 202,011 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 194,526 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corrosin (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 190,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 190,698 miles

Front Torsion bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2014 186,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 186,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 183,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 179,715 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 177,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 177,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 172,900 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 172,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 189,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 169,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 165,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 155,533 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 155,551 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K5 RVN is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 K5 RVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 RVN registered?

K5 RVN is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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