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L83 GUH

1993 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 GUH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 147,502 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 147,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 118,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 85,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 85,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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L83 GUH is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,646 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 L83 GUH, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L83 GUH registered?

L83 GUH is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L83 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L83 GUH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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