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H176 NLJ

2002 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,043 mi
Last recorded132,043 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 132,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 132,033 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,670 miles

smoke level on top limit

Fail 13 Sep 2006 119,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

smoke level on top limit

Pass 19 Aug 2005 100,969 miles

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint,slight play to both front wheel bearings, noise from o/s/f suspention.

Fail 12 Aug 2005 100,924 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

possable foult with rear brake compensator, both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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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H176 NLJ is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 H176 NLJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H176 NLJ registered?

H176 NLJ is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is H176 NLJ safe to buy?

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