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D16 ALV

1998 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,403 mi
Last recorded154,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 ALV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 166,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 138,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 128,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,167 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,125 miles

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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D16 ALV is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 144,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D16 ALV, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D16 ALV registered?

D16 ALV is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D16 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 ALV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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