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L814 PSG

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 PSG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and wing loose and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to tow bar mounting.as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavily corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 119,055 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure outer wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear brake back plates corroded and starting to detach

heavy corrosion over various chassis sections and members

heavy corrosion over various underbody sections and members

various chassis and underbody sections heavily applied protection not allow full insp

various outer body panels corroded and holed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,142 miles

Front wings corroded but no sharp edges exposed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm has being welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills have being welded but have being heavily undersealed so proper inspection not possible

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wings corroded but no sharp edges exposed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on mounting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm has being welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,869 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

exhaust modified

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 May 2011 82,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspection

both rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspection

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge

Fail 2 May 2011 82,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspection

both rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspection

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,214 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,454 miles

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

unable to check condition of any brake pipes due to excessive underseal

Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,288 miles

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

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

unable to check condition of any brake pipes due to excessive underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,651 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,390 miles

slight play both front w/bearings

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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L814 PSG is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L814 PSG, 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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L814 PSG is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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