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L492 HDV

2006 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 151,695 miles

rear tail pipe rusty and corroded

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 137,266 miles

chassis rusted mainly at rear

fuel pipes rusted

oil leak

under body surface rust

Pass 12 Mar 2010 129,218 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 122,194 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,169 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 112,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,614 miles

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints. †Slight damage o/s/r axle lower arm.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 89,012 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

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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L492 HDV is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L492 HDV, 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 L492 HDV registered?

L492 HDV is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is L492 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 HDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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