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L249 HAA

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,683 mi
Last recorded144,683 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 HAA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 144,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 136,264 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 136,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 130,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 107,618 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 107,616 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

fog lamp lenes repaird with tape

inner front nearside drive shaft gaiter split

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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L249 HAA 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 62.5%.

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 L249 HAA, 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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What year was L249 HAA registered?

L249 HAA is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L249 HAA safe to buy?

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