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J820 TRP

1991 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,368 mi
Last recorded185,368 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 TRP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 185,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 181,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 178,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 175,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 171,047 miles

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

Offside front indicator damaged.

Offside number plate dim.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 171,047 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front indicator damaged.

Offside number plate dim.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 158,733 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold

slight play in nearside front steering joint

Fail 16 Aug 2007 158,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 145,611 miles

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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J820 TRP is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J820 TRP, 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 35 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 J820 TRP registered?

J820 TRP is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J820 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J820 TRP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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