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K742 BRJ

1998 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,368 mi
Last recorded135,368 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 BRJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,368 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/ s/r wheel arch missing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 130,751 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/ s/r wheel arch missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,882 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 125,882 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 116,952 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 116,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,373 miles

n/s/r wheel arch missing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general oil leaks

genrel

nearside rear wheel arch moulding cover missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,906 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight exhaust smoke

Pass 29 Nov 2007 93,681 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 85,141 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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K742 BRJ is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 144,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K742 BRJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K742 BRJ registered?

K742 BRJ is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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