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L705 YRP

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,469 mi
Last recorded195,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 YRP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 195,469 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 194,768 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

2 punctures in nearside rear tyre both in same 1/4

both inner and outer offside front track rod end gaitors cracked and perished

engine oil leak

fan belt upper guide pulley loose causing belt to run off centre and fouling on mounting

general surface corrosion to all under body components

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated and perished

nearside front upper ball joint gaitor cracked / perished

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor perished / cracked

offside step rear securing bar heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link rubber bush

slight play in offside front drop link rubber bush

slight play in steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 14 Jun 2014 186,513 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play osf ball joint

Pass 14 Jun 2014 186,513 miles

slight play osf ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2011 185,207 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 185,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 183,072 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 183,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 179,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 175,591 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 175,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 170,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 157,319 miles

advise rear tyres 1.6 mm attension needed

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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L705 YRP is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L705 YRP, 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 L705 YRP registered?

L705 YRP is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L705 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L705 YRP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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