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M71 TOH

1994 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

310,955 mi
Last recorded310,955 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 TOH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 310,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing d bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside side step corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 302,849 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 291,205 miles

Offside Front slight play

Offside Rear side step corroded

front fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 281,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 264,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 243,795 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 243,700 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 222,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 198,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 176,253 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 176,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 155,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 145,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 138,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006

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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M71 TOH is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M71 TOH, 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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M71 TOH is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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