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L497 MGM

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,177 mi
Last recorded184,177 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 184,177 miles

n/s and o/s side step runners rusted

o/s/r bump stop adrift

some general rusting to underside rear

Fail 11 Sep 2013 184,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s side step runners rusted

o/s/r bump stop adrift

some general rusting to underside rear

Pass 3 Aug 2012 175,986 miles

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

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

o/s step rails rusting

some rusting to underbody

Pass 13 Jul 2011 171,544 miles

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

o/s/front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 164,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 154,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 143,673 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 143,673 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 136,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 132,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake's only just in balance.

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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L497 MGM is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L497 MGM, 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 L497 MGM registered?

L497 MGM is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L497 MGM safe to buy?

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