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L863 MDP

1994 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,821 mi
Last recorded201,821 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 MDP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 201,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box poor condition

Pass 21 May 2012 194,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 194,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 186,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 176,358 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 176,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 165,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 165,367 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 140,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 140,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,469 miles

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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L863 MDP is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L863 MDP, 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 L863 MDP registered?

L863 MDP is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is L863 MDP safe to buy?

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