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M456 NEL

2001 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,634 mi
Last recorded227,634 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Surf162,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 NEL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 227,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 220,017 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 212,176 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 206,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 206,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 196,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 183,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 163,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 144,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 136,424 miles

Both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 8 Jan 2007 136,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering idler

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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M456 NEL is a 2001 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 162,046 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 M456 NEL, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M456 NEL registered?

M456 NEL is a 2001 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is M456 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M456 NEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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