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L897 WAH

2004 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,685 mi
Last recorded193,685 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 WAH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 193,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 193,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 193,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 190,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 190,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering drag link slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2013 187,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 181,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 178,142 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2010 172,798 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 168,424 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 164,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 155,193 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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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L897 WAH is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L897 WAH, 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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L897 WAH is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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