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J748 REY

2002 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,775 mi
Last recorded226,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 REY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 226,775 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 219,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 204,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 197,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 187,708 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 187,583 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 175,304 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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J748 REY is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J748 REY, 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 J748 REY registered?

J748 REY is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is J748 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J748 REY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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