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L177 LPY

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,079 mi
Last recorded181,079 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 LPY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 181,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 180,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advisory oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 170,444 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 170,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,853 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,428 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,672 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,463 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,636 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 91,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,932 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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L177 LPY is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L177 LPY, 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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L177 LPY is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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