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L976 MBV

2004 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,233 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,684 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,684 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,641 miles

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

n/s steering idler arm slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2007 65,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s steering idler arm slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,032 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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L976 MBV is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L976 MBV, 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 L976 MBV registered?

L976 MBV is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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