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L324 WCL

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,342 mi
Last recorded140,342 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL324 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 140,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 135,941 miles

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

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

various brake pipes/ferrules slightly corroded/hoses deteriating

various slight corrosion underneth

Pass 20 Mar 2009 129,026 miles

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

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

various steering joints have slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2009 129,025 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

various steering joints have slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2008 124,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 124,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

various steering ball joints have play

Pass 22 Mar 2007 115,205 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 115,132 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

car seems to lock up in reverse

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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L324 WCL is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L324 WCL, 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 L324 WCL registered?

L324 WCL is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L324 WCL safe to buy?

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