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L303 WPO

1994 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,869 mi
Last recorded36,869 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 WPO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 36,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links have slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,738 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 17,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,904 miles

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

o/s/f inner c/v boot split.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 3,469 miles

offside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 3,467 miles

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

offside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 191,800 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 191,798 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 185,287 miles

Oil leak

air filter pipe split

n/s/f bump stops loose

Fail 29 Sep 2008 185,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air filter pipe split

n/s/f bump stops loose

Pass 27 Sep 2007 176,373 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bumper/quarter panels rusted.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 176,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bumper/quarter panels rusted.

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 154,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner c/v boot split

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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L303 WPO is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L303 WPO, 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 L303 WPO registered?

L303 WPO is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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