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Toyota Surf

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,980 cc

L101 SWTMOT history

L101 SWT is a black diesel Toyota Surf first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 267,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
267,752 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L101 SWT was last recorded at 267,752 miles on 13 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,752 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 267,752 miles
  • 2023 – 252,491 miles
  • 2022 – 242,607 miles
  • 2017 – 236,477 miles
  • 2016 – 219,674 miles
  • 2015 – 195,946 miles
  • 2011 – 193,288 miles
  • 2010 – 186,585 miles
  • 2009 – 162,377 miles
  • 2008 – 137,400 miles
  • 2007 – 113,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    267,752 miles
    Test number
    190816434279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail267,752 miles (+15,261)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,752 miles
    Test number
    623557109163
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass252,491 miles (+9,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    252,491 miles
    Test number
    995583068560
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass242,607 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    242,607 miles
    Test number
    825873952917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass236,477 miles (+16,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    236,477 miles
    Test number
    277417095802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass219,674 miles (+23,728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    219,674 miles
    Test number
    581101339001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,946 miles (+2,658)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    195,946 miles
    Test number
    579443805232
    • AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSLIGHT GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.
  8. Pass193,288 miles (+6,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    193,288 miles
    Test number
    895749091239
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  9. Pass186,585 miles (+24,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    186,585 miles
    Test number
    702984010377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass162,377 miles (+24,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    162,377 miles
    Test number
    403163609437
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass137,400 miles (+23,557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    137,400 miles
    Test number
    141819838289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,843 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    602009167267
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChassis no ground out off chassis
  13. Pass96,614 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    96,614 km
    Test number
    230361156221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L101 SWT

Does L101 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L101 SWT expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L101 SWT?
The MOT on L101 SWT expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L101 SWT done?
L101 SWT was recorded at 267,752 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 9,255 miles a year.
Has L101 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 SWT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L101 SWT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L101 SWT find?
L101 SWT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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