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M891 SGY

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,930 mi
Last recorded201,930 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 SGY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 201,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 185,399 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 185,398 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Dec 2012 170,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 156,910 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 156,903 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 145,597 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 145,583 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads low, osf bearing slight play, nsf indicator is loose,

Pass 15 Dec 2009 136,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 136,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 127,511 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 127,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 114,135 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 114,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 99,316 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M891 SGY is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M891 SGY, 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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M891 SGY is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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