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M708 ROS

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

251,023 mi
Last recorded251,023 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 ROS
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 251,023 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 251,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 247,634 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 247,634 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 238,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 238,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 238,628 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 234,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 234,309 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 234,283 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 228,819 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 217,793 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 217,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Acroos rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 216,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 216,730 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 209,634 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 209,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 209,608 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 209,608 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 202,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 202,555 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 199,273 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 194,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 177,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 170,465 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 148,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 136,142 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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M708 ROS is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M708 ROS, 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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M708 ROS is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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