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L49 SWT

1994 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 158,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 157,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 156,733 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 152,484 miles

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

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

both front tyres small cracks in tread

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 149,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 143,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 136,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 125,015 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 110,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 96,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 73,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 54,513 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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L49 SWT is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L49 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L49 SWT registered?

L49 SWT is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L49 SWT safe to buy?

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