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E520 WCL

1988 Toyota Surf

Gold Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,567 mi
Last recorded151,567 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 151,567 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 151,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 131,591 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 131,591 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f , n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges

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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E520 WCL is a 1988 Toyota Surf in Gold with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E520 WCL, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E520 WCL registered?

E520 WCL is a 1988 Toyota Surf, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E520 WCL safe to buy?

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