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L848 SUB

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,382 mi
Last recorded213,382 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 SUB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 213,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear pipe's (3.6.B.2c)

the middle exhaust system is corroded.

the steering has slight play in it.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 213,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear pipe's (3.6.B.2c)

the middle exhaust system is corroded.

the steering has slight play in it.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 200,448 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 189,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 177,425 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 177,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 169,949 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 156,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 137,526 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 137,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,295 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 125,295 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 125,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L848 SUB is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L848 SUB, 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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L848 SUB is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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