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L797 SWR

2005 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,745 mi
Last recorded228,745 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 228,745 miles

Centre centre seat belt missing

child seat fitted

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 222,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tip of exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 216,255 miles

Oil leak

over sized wheels fitted

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2013 216,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

over sized wheels fitted

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 209,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 209,995 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 203,590 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 203,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 186,272 miles

Front tyres show extra wear on inner & outer shoulders - probably due to low pressure.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 167,635 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 167,635 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 160,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 164,105 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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L797 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L797 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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L797 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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