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J696 NRU

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,065 mi
Last recorded205,065 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 205,065 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 205,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 189,020 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 189,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 166,175 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 166,174 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 163,074 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 163,041 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 156,590 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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J696 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 146,280 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 J696 NRU, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J696 NRU registered?

J696 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is J696 NRU safe to buy?

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