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Toyota Surf

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,980 cc

L79 PTOMOT history

L79 PTO is a green diesel Toyota Surf first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
153,859 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 PTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 PTO was last recorded at 153,859 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,858 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,859 miles
  • 2020 – 153,340 miles
  • 2019 – 151,304 miles
  • 2018 – 149,119 miles
  • 2017 – 140,284 miles
  • 2016 – 133,092 miles
  • 2015 – 124,539 miles
  • 2014 – 116,706 miles
  • 2013 – 116,162 miles
  • 2012 – 114,238 miles
  • 2010 – 109,062 miles
  • 2009 – 106,129 miles
  • 2008 – 98,429 miles
  • 2007 – 91,535 miles
  • 2006 – 85,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,859 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,859 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,859 miles
    Test number
    653998156343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail153,858 miles (+518)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    291389485447
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass153,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,340 miles
    Test number
    759700643317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail153,340 miles (+2,036)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,340 miles
    Test number
    867376640696
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass151,304 miles (+2,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,304 miles
    Test number
    393553282529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,119 miles (+8,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,119 miles
    Test number
    103384273755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass140,284 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,284 miles
    Test number
    969922006276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySome of the brake pipes have been under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnder body partially covered in under seal

  8. Fail140,273 miles (+7,181)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    842142672372
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySome of the brake pipes have been under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnder body partially covered in under seal

  9. Pass133,092 miles (+8,553)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,092 miles
    Test number
    687743687729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  10. Pass124,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    103431362647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,539 miles (+7,833)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    608830221356
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass116,706 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    309675244312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,162 miles
    Test number
    429045063454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,162 miles (+1,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,162 miles
    Test number
    768412763341
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass114,238 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    777203752330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,768 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,768 miles
    Test number
    109825702020
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass111,768 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    111,768 miles
    Test number
    699685502080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,062 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    141909360247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,129 miles (+7,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    314218789487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass98,429 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    893719898299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,535 miles (+6,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    212005497200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass85,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    253224796286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 PTO

Does L79 PTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 PTO expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 PTO?
The MOT on L79 PTO expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 PTO done?
L79 PTO was recorded at 153,859 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 4,552 miles a year.
Has L79 PTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 PTO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L79 PTO 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 L79 PTO find?
L79 PTO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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