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L101 SWT

2006 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

267,752 mi
Last recorded267,752 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 267,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 267,752 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 252,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 242,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 236,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 219,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 195,946 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

SLIGHT GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 193,288 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 186,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 162,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 137,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 113,843 miles

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

chassis no ground out off chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2006 96,614 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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L101 SWT is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 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 L101 SWT, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L101 SWT registered?

L101 SWT is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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