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L140 SWR

1994 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,761 mi
Last recorded203,761 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 203,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion /rear body/chassis

start of corrosion inner front archs

Pass 28 Dec 2012 203,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion /rear body/chassis

start of corrosion inner front archs

Pass 10 Nov 2011 190,616 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear steering joints

Pass 12 Nov 2010 174,305 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 174,305 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 162,533 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 154,266 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 154,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 129,079 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 129,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 105,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 105,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L140 SWR is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L140 SWR, 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.

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L140 SWR is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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