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L141 JKN

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

236,340 mi
Last recorded236,340 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 JKN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 236,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber has a serious (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall inner and outer

Offside Front o/s/f tyre side wall cracking inner and outer

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 226,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 226,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 211,181 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 211,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L141 JKN is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 141,876 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 L141 JKN, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L141 JKN is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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