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L518 BPV

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,153 mi
Last recorded125,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 BPV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,153 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 125,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,100 miles

Exhaust blowing.

Front tyres cracked and perished.

OSF anti-roll-bar 'D' bush worn.

Play in NSF upper balljoint.

Play in OSF lower balljoint.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 118,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust blowing.

Front tyres cracked and perished.

OSF anti-roll-bar 'D' bush worn.

Play in NSF upper balljoint.

Play in OSF lower balljoint.

Slight movement in steering wheel.

Pass 3 May 2012 113,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 113,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 113,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 106,654 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 100,084 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 100,084 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2005 87,562 miles
Fail 7 May 2005 87,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L518 BPV is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L518 BPV, 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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What year was L518 BPV registered?

L518 BPV is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L518 BPV safe to buy?

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