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M543 OBD

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 OBD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,101 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,097 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,818 miles

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

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

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

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,798 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS WEAK

Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,674 miles

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

O/S STEERING DAMPNER BOLT INSECURE

REAR COIL SPRINGS WEAK

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,255 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHING.

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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M543 OBD is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M543 OBD, 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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M543 OBD is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M543 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M543 OBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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