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K989 JAR

2003 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,080 mi
Last recorded146,080 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 146,080 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 129,137 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 129,137 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,624 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 106,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,253 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 83,253 miles

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K989 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K989 JAR, 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.

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What year was K989 JAR registered?

K989 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is K989 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K989 JAR shows 9 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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