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L792 GFJ

1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,573 mi
Last recorded202,573 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf138,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL792 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 202,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2014 202,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 201,215 miles

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

Rear bumper missing

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

Fail 16 May 2013 201,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear bumper missing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 187,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 11 Apr 2012 187,027 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2011 175,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 167,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 155,944 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 155,938 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 148,625 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 137,759 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 115,147 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L792 GFJ is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 138,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L792 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L792 GFJ registered?

L792 GFJ is a 1994 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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