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K285 KYG

1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,086 mi
Last recorded197,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf147,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 KYG
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 197,086 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 197,057 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler bush badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 192,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2023 192,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 787,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 184,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 180,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 180,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 174,695 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 174,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 173,639 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 173,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 167,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 155,059 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 155,059 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 137,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 137,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 112,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 112,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 86,669 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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K285 KYG is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 147,054 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K285 KYG, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K285 KYG is a 1992 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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