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L278 LNF

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,400 mi
Last recorded155,400 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 LNF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 155,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 155,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 135,937 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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L278 LNF is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L278 LNF, 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 L278 LNF registered?

L278 LNF is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L278 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 LNF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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