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J849 NRU

2003 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 113,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,267 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 97,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J849 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J849 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J849 NRU registered?

J849 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is J849 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J849 NRU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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