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M17 DUK

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,495 mi
Last recorded188,495 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 DUK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 188,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Apr 2013 185,168 miles

parking brake just met reguirments 16%

Fail 26 Mar 2013 185,161 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 182,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perrished in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 180,060 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front nudge bar corrorded

rear bumper corroded

rear light lences starting to discolour

Pass 9 May 2009 175,189 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 175,178 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s/r light lens faded

slight play in some steering ball joints

Pass 5 Mar 2008 164,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 152,594 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 152,582 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in n/s idler arm

Pass 31 Dec 2005 136,624 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

slight play in nearside front steering knuckle

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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M17 DUK is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 DUK, 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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M17 DUK is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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