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L97 NAW

2008 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,547 mi
Last recorded225,547 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Surf152,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 NAW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 225,547 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear seat belts not checked due to obstructions

Fail 2 Dec 2022 225,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear seat belts not checked due to obstructions

Pass 1 Oct 2021 210,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 204,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 199,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 189,722 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 12 Dec 2017 189,663 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable from lever (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 15 Dec 2016 180,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 180,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 168,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 166,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 162,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 145,781 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 136,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 136,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L97 NAW is a 2008 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 152,313 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 L97 NAW, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L97 NAW registered?

L97 NAW is a 2008 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is L97 NAW safe to buy?

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