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M478 EAH

1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 EAH
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 151,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in ns steering idler

Fail 15 Oct 2008 151,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight play in ns steering idler

Fail 16 Jul 2008 149,755 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 23 Jun 2007 139,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 126,213 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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M478 EAH is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 138,483 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M478 EAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M478 EAH is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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