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M939 YRN

1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,366 mi
Last recorded183,366 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM939 YRN
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 183,366 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 183,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 176,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 174,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 174,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 171,010 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 13 Jul 2013 171,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 20 Jul 2012 162,140 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 28 Jul 2011 151,465 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

n/s steering idler slight play not excessive

Pass 13 Sep 2010 146,785 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

o/s rear 1/4 bumper corroded

slight play n/s steering idler not to exccess

Pass 3 Oct 2008 144,064 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 139,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 135,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 128,495 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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M939 YRN is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 138,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M939 YRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M939 YRN registered?

M939 YRN is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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