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M213 LAD

1994 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,623 mi
Last recorded200,623 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 LAD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 200,623 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015 200,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 190,931 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm ball joint covers perished

fuel pipes very rusty

n/s/f antiroll bar link has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

under side very muddy

Pass 10 Apr 2013 190,736 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 190,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 178,341 miles

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

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

center exhaust deteriated

silenser box deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 171,173 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 171,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 155,171 miles

fuel leak on engine

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 145,202 miles

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

n/s/f steering idler has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2007 140,623 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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M213 LAD is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc 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 M213 LAD, 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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M213 LAD is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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