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L379 KJV

1996 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

253,031 mi
Last recorded253,031 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL379 KJV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 253,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear sills // front rear chasis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 251,248 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2017 251,185 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2016 245,144 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and osr body mount floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 239,740 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 239,735 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 229,693 miles

1 slight play top and bottom ball joints osf

Fail 8 Sep 2013 229,693 miles

1 slight play top and bottom ball joints osf

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 220,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 220,250 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 209,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 198,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 178,266 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 178,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 169,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 169,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 159,374 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 159,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 146,914 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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L379 KJV is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 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 L379 KJV, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L379 KJV registered?

L379 KJV is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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