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M887 EAH

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,546 mi
Last recorded184,546 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM887 EAH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 184,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 184,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 178,157 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 163,465 miles

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

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

n/s/f drop arm worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 145,940 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f drop arm worn

Fail 12 Dec 2012 145,937 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hair line cracks in front tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 129,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 115,416 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 115,414 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,452 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 103,452 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 71,801 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 53,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,360 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished.Both rear shocks lower mounting bushes perished. Very slight play in steering idler bearings.

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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M887 EAH is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M887 EAH, 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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M887 EAH is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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