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M857 XTM

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,408 mi
Last recorded159,408 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 XTM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 159,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 157,222 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 157,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vin Plate missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 154,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside step mount corroded

Slight exhaust blow from engine

Pass 1 Mar 2013 150,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,560 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 131,417 miles

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

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,935 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)

no oil on dipstick top up 1ltr

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,786 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 102,784 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 88,735 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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M857 XTM is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M857 XTM, 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 M857 XTM registered?

M857 XTM is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M857 XTM safe to buy?

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