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L397 PTO

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,823 mi
Last recorded182,823 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 PTO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 182,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 176,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 176,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 164,635 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 164,424 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front drive shaft inner c v boot adrift

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2008 151,244 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 151,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 134,196 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 133,702 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 118,373 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 118,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L397 PTO is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L397 PTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L397 PTO registered?

L397 PTO is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L397 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L397 PTO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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