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L208 HYP

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,859 mi
Last recorded114,859 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 HYP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 114,859 miles

Oil leak

advise headlamp bulbs missmatched pair nearside shows flat beam pattern

Pass 3 May 2012 107,962 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 105,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2010 104,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 May 2010 104,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 124,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 129,524 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 115,205 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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L208 HYP is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L208 HYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L208 HYP registered?

L208 HYP is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L208 HYP safe to buy?

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