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G10 SRF

1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

208,974 mi
Last recorded208,974 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf146,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 SRF
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 208,974 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 202,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sill and inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 199,402 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 199,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 195,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 189,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 184,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 180,721 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 170,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 164,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 146,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 139,353 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 128,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 128,587 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,109 miles

Cannot check rear centrebelt as box on backseat.

Front anti-roll bar - both external link bushes on both sides slightly perished, no movement.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,169 miles

Fuel Lines Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,147 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front & rear ant-roll bar bushes splitting

play at os steering rack

play at os steering rack mount

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,832 miles

slight play at both sides steering rack †centre silencer badly corroded & falling apart, about to blow badly

Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,632 miles

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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G10 SRF is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 146,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G10 SRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G10 SRF registered?

G10 SRF is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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