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L661 PRR

2003 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,367 mi
Last recorded149,367 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 PRR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 146,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 141,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 134,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 129,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 124,475 miles

0ffside front chassis repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front bumper damaged

offside front inner wheel arch damaged

steering wheel not straight recommend wheel alignment check

Fail 11 Apr 2009 124,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

0ffside front chassis repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front bumper damaged

offside front inner wheel arch damaged

steering wheel not straight recommend wheel alignment check

Fail 14 Mar 2009 124,328 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside front wing and bumper body damaged

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,228 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear anti roll bar bracket incorrect size

tail pipe repaired

Fail 23 Feb 2008 114,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

tail pipe repaired

Fail 4 Feb 2008 113,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,050 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 99,023 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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L661 PRR is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 146,280 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 L661 PRR, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L661 PRR registered?

L661 PRR is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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