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G18 RAS

2007 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,300 mi
Last recorded251,300 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Hi Lux Surf168,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 RAS
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 251,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 251,205 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 250,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 250,509 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 247,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 247,035 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 246,908 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 244,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 241,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 235,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 235,235 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 226,561 miles

Rear Fog Lamp Switch Not Clearly Marked

Fail 7 Jun 2018 226,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fog Lamp Switch Not Clearly Marked

Pass 9 Jun 2017 220,575 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 215,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 207,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 207,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear handbrake arm has slightly resistricted movement.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 196,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 196,319 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 189,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 177,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 168,350 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 163,531 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes (to subframe)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 153,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 144,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 138,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 138,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 13,821 miles

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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G18 RAS is a 2007 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 168,957 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 G18 RAS, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G18 RAS registered?

G18 RAS is a 2007 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is G18 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 RAS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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