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L596 LNE

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,096 mi
Last recorded166,096 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2016 166,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 162,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 162,998 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,685 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 152,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 140,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 134,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 134,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 123,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 123,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 106,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 106,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,762 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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L596 LNE is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 L596 LNE, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L596 LNE registered?

L596 LNE is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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