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G885 PWU

1998 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 PWU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 151,439 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 151,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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G885 PWU is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G885 PWU, 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 G885 PWU registered?

G885 PWU is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is G885 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G885 PWU 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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