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J161 MHC

2002 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 May 2006 69,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 69,800 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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J161 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J161 MHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J161 MHC?

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What year was J161 MHC registered?

J161 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is J161 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J161 MHC 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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