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J997 NLR

1991 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,535 mi
Last recorded153,535 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Surf145,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 153,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on egdes

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear tyres wearing on egdes

slight play n/s/f suspension

Pass 16 Apr 2008 153,535 miles

front tyres wearing on egdes

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear tyres wearing on egdes

slight play n/s/f suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2007 144,115 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 144,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 138,001 miles

both wheel bearing slight play

n/s idal arm slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egdes

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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J997 NLR is a 1991 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,606 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 J997 NLR, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J997 NLR registered?

J997 NLR is a 1991 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J997 NLR safe to buy?

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