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M854 VRC

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

161,130 mi
Last recorded161,130 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM854 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 161,130 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 154,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,884 miles

Rear plat in prop shaft uj

Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 121,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to perish

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel all joints (2.2.A.1a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 102,575 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,076 miles

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

brake pipes rusted

exaust rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,221 miles

rear reg plate brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 69,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,892 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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M854 VRC is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M854 VRC, 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 M854 VRC registered?

M854 VRC is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M854 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M854 VRC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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