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M207 YCE

1996 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,075 mi
Last recorded196,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 YCE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 196,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear bumper holed and corroded but covered with tape.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 196,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

rear bumper holed and corroded but covered with tape.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 191,883 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 191,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 185,050 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 185,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 180,179 miles

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

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

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

slight play steering rack o/s/ f rubber bush

Pass 5 Jun 2013 168,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 159,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 144,610 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 144,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 128,587 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 128,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 109,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 106,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,553 miles

undertray fitted

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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M207 YCE is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 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 M207 YCE, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M207 YCE registered?

M207 YCE is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is M207 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 YCE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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