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L328 LNE

1994 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 116,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,186 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 98,611 miles

both side step framework badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 98,611 miles

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

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

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

both side step framework badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 97,575 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 97,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2014 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 94,022 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,117 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 82,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 73,770 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,876 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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L328 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L328 LNE, 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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L328 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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