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M823 COT

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,534 mi
Last recorded235,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 COT
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 235,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 220,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 207,329 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 207,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 191,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 191,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 175,030 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 174,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 159,562 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 144,807 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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M823 COT is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M823 COT, 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 M823 COT registered?

M823 COT is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M823 COT safe to buy?

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