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L710 ASU

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,675 mi
Last recorded100,675 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 ASU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 100,675 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 96,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper holed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear doors taped at bottom

Rear bumper holed

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,219 miles

Offside Front edges on door taped to cover sharp edges

Offside Front repair carried out to front bumper

Offside Rear edges on door taped to cover sharp edges

Rear repair carried out to rear bumper

Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,216 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,132 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 89,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust silencer holed (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 87,686 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,762 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,758 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Main beam warning light obscured by sticker

Nearside Inner Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,966 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 83,966 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 80,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,186 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,510 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 75,814 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,591 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 74,591 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L710 ASU is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L710 ASU, 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 L710 ASU registered?

L710 ASU is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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