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L148 JKN

1994 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

263,519 mi
Last recorded263,519 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 JKN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 263,519 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 262,507 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 226,048 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 225,586 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 178,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 148,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 148,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L148 JKN is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L148 JKN, 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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L148 JKN is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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