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L257 SWR

2005 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,567 mi
Last recorded190,567 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 190,567 miles

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 190,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 177,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 173,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 165,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 154,918 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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L257 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 151,820 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 L257 SWR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L257 SWR registered?

L257 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is L257 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 SWR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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