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L978 HYY

1993 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Surf141,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 HYY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 137,864 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 137,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 129,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 129,396 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 122,531 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 122,490 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 108,535 miles

As previous test

Fail 30 Jul 2007 108,520 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

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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L978 HYY is a 1993 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L978 HYY, 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 L978 HYY registered?

L978 HYY is a 1993 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L978 HYY safe to buy?

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