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K890 PHU

1993 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,359 mi
Last recorded135,359 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 135,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 135,342 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2005 124,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 124,067 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

engine knock at high revs

serious oil leak from n/s of engine

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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K890 PHU is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K890 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K890 PHU registered?

K890 PHU is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K890 PHU safe to buy?

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