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L172 HYW

2006 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,379 mi
Last recorded198,379 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 HYW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 198,379 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 198,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 179,670 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 179,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 170,946 miles

sum play in front rollbar bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2008 170,944 miles

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

sum play in front rollbar bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2008 165,254 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 154,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 154,649 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L172 HYW is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L172 HYW, 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 L172 HYW registered?

L172 HYW is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is L172 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L172 HYW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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