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J71 CDT

1997 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,303 mi
Last recorded239,303 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 CDT
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 239,303 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 239,303 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 234,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 231,878 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 228,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 228,660 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 223,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 218,339 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 218,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

rear propshaft rear joint worn

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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J71 CDT is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 141,744 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 J71 CDT, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J71 CDT registered?

J71 CDT is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is J71 CDT safe to buy?

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