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L304 SHK

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

261,346 mi
Last recorded261,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 261,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak from crankshaft oil seal

rebound rubber missing on o/s rear spring

Pass 12 Jan 2015 246,947 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 229,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 211,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 191,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 181,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 169,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 169,429 miles

slight play in steering idler offside

Fail 29 Jan 2009 169,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

slight play in steering idler offside

Pass 29 Jan 2008 164,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 158,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 148,905 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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L304 SHK is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L304 SHK, 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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L304 SHK is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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