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L456 MJB

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,852 mi
Last recorded114,852 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 114,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both n/s & o/s front inner cv boot split

Fail 3 May 2011 114,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both n/s & o/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2010 100,623 miles

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

both n/s & o/s front inner cv boot split

o/s front has play in dif bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front inner cv boot split

o/s front play in dif bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,818 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn low

offside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,428 miles

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

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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L456 MJB is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L456 MJB, 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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L456 MJB is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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