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L545 GTG

1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

240,486 mi
Last recorded240,486 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 GTG
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 240,486 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering idler has slight wear. near side steering idler ball joint has slight wear.

noise from front suspension

slight damage to nearside rear light

slight wear in front steering/suspension

small chip in offside front headlight

under side of car corroded but not excessive

Fail 17 Jan 2017 240,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center to rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside steering idler has slight wear. near side steering idler ball joint has slight wear.

slight damage to nearside rear light

slight wear in front steering/suspension

small chip in offside front headlight

under side of car corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2016 230,266 miles

Exhaust has Temporary repair.

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear

underside of car corroded but not excessive

Fail 22 Dec 2015 230,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre starting to wear

underside of car corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2014 214,787 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear in steering

Fail 16 Dec 2014 214,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear in steering

Pass 2 Jan 2014 199,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear in steering(just passed test)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 198,681 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear in steering(just passed test)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 186,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 176,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear light lense damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2011 176,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear light lense damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2010 162,065 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 162,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 149,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 148,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 139,855 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 139,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

export number plates fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2007 132,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 125,769 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L545 GTG is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 138,483 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L545 GTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L545 GTG is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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