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K629 LUA

1992 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

229,229 mi
Last recorded229,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota Surf141,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 LUA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 229,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 225,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 223,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both x 2 (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 223,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both x 2 (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 223,341 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear and damage taped (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop damaged slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2020 223,341 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear and damage taped (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper bump stop damaged slightly

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 223,302 miles

Under body corrosion setting in

Fail 17 Jun 2019 223,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Under body corrosion setting in

Pass 4 Jul 2018 222,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 222,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 222,464 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 222,464 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated topped up fluid (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 219,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 214,025 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 214,025 miles

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 207,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 196,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 188,814 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 188,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 181,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 173,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 173,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 166,711 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 157,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 157,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 147,356 miles

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

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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K629 LUA is a 1992 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K629 LUA, 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.

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What year was K629 LUA registered?

K629 LUA is a 1992 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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