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M57 ECL

1995 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,958 mi
Last recorded166,958 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 ECL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 166,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 164,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 154,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 128,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all brake pipes have sligh corrosion

all front steering joints slight play

hand brake lever slight high

the whole under neath has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,788 miles

Slight play in steering idler bearing. Rear shock lower mount bushes 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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M57 ECL is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 M57 ECL, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M57 ECL registered?

M57 ECL is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M57 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 ECL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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