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M483 BHG

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM483 BHG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,749 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 120,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 120,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 107,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 92,426 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

all suspension parts corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,743 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

slight play in o/s wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,743 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,983 miles

damage to o/s/r bumper

rear springs corroding

slight corrosion to under side of suspension

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,221 miles

brake fluid level on min.

damage to o/s/r bumper corner

front under tray corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 84,221 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake fluid level on min.

damage to o/s/r bumper corner

front under tray corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 81,017 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorating

front belly plate corroding

o/s/f window u/s

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,683 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside & cracked (recommend replacing)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,633 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside & cracked (recommend replacing)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,151 miles

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

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

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

o\s & n\s front tyres are deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 65,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 53,268 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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M483 BHG is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M483 BHG, 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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What year was M483 BHG registered?

M483 BHG is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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