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L729 RMX

1998 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,148 mi
Last recorded212,148 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 RMX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 212,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advanced pitting in both front brake discs

border line deterioration in offside front anti roll bar link bushes

border line wear in nearside front top suspension swivel ball joint

dampness at nearside rear hub area

front brake pads worn low

offside rear suspension bump stop insecure

parking brake efficiency = 19%

wear in offside front top suspension swivel ball joint

Fail 28 Jul 2010 212,143 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advanced pitting in both front brake discs

border line deterioration in offside front anti roll bar link bushes

border line wear in nearside front top suspension swivel ball joint

dampness at nearside rear hub area

front brake pads worn low

offside rear suspension bump stop insecure

parking brake efficiency = 19%

wear in offside front top suspension swivel ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2009 195,603 miles

offside inner constant velocity boot in very poor condition

deterioration in front brake discs

engine oil level very low

evidence of movement at steering box to chassis

slight corrosion in offside front lower suspension wishbone

slight wear/free play nearside steering idler arm bush

Fail 17 Jul 2009 195,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

deterioration in front brake discs

engine oil level very low

evidence of movement at steering box to chassis

offside inner constant velocity boot in very poor condition

slight corrosion in offside front lower suspension wishbone

slight wear/free play nearside steering idler arm bush

Fail 6 Dec 2007 173,211 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 173,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 162,241 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 145,849 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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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L729 RMX is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 144,866 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 L729 RMX, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L729 RMX is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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