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B8 JOF

1997 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,016 mi
Last recorded161,016 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JOF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 161,016 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 161,016 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B8 JOF is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 141,744 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 B8 JOF, 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 29 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 B8 JOF registered?

B8 JOF is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is B8 JOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JOF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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