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L599 RAR

2001 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,898 mi
Last recorded152,898 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Hi Lux Surf135,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 RAR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 152,898 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 149,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 149,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 146,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 146,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 142,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 130,153 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 130,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,000 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 101,980 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L599 RAR is a 2001 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 135,078 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L599 RAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L599 RAR registered?

L599 RAR is a 2001 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is L599 RAR safe to buy?

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