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L929 XOU

1994 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests26 (12 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

220,761 mi
Last recorded220,761 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL929 XOU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 14 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 220,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing Seats down allowing no access to rear buckles. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2017 218,505 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint fronts (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (2.4.G.2)

floors corroding

holes in body covered with tape

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 218,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fronts (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint fronts (2.4.G.2)

floors corroding

holes in body covered with tape

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 215,134 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 215,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 211,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 211,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 206,964 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns wing paint splitting but not caused by damage or corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2014 206,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

ns wing paint splitting but not caused by damage or corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2013 201,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 201,357 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake operation balance 32%

Pass 15 Jun 2012 192,591 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 192,334 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

pulls slightly left under braking

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 182,844 miles

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

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

osr tyre sidewall badly grooved

Fail 20 Apr 2011 182,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

osr tyre sidewall badly grooved

Pass 13 Apr 2010 173,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 173,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 172,879 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 163,513 miles

tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2009 163,495 miles

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

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 147,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 147,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 133,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 133,809 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 121,573 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 121,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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L929 XOU is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L929 XOU, 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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L929 XOU is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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