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L450 EAB

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,376 mi
Last recorded221,376 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 221,376 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Nearside Rear Play in half-shaft bearings

Offside Rear Play in half-shaft bearings

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 221,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Play in half-shaft bearings

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Play in half-shaft bearings

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 202,978 miles

front fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brake back plate poor

o/s/r tyre poor

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 202,973 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r brake back plate poor

o/s/r tyre poor

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 202,590 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 202,590 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 191,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 178,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 169,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 164,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 156,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 156,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 143,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 131,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 118,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 118,077 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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L450 EAB is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L450 EAB, 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 L450 EAB registered?

L450 EAB is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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