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M741 ELC

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,621 mi
Last recorded192,621 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 192,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 19 Mar 2009 175,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 160,035 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

steering column has been lengthened at flexible joint using high tensile bolts and nuts

Pass 14 Mar 2007 154,230 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 154,215 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M741 ELC is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 M741 ELC, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M741 ELC registered?

M741 ELC is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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