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L218 LNF

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,376 mi
Last recorded160,376 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 LNF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 160,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 157,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in windscreen

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2011 157,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in windscreen

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2010 141,840 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 141,599 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 124,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 124,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 112,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,113 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,672 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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L218 LNF is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L218 LNF, 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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What year was L218 LNF registered?

L218 LNF is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L218 LNF safe to buy?

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