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M891 XST

1994 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,287 mi
Last recorded229,287 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 XST
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 229,287 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 229,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 221,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 211,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 199,824 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 199,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 183,948 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 183,948 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 165,688 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 165,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inner cv boot burst

Pass 17 Oct 2008 151,166 miles

slight brake bind n/s front brake

Pass 28 Nov 2007 141,208 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 130,987 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 130,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

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 XST is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M891 XST registered?

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

Is M891 XST safe to buy?

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