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M898 NTA

2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,587 mi
Last recorded204,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 NTA
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 204,587 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 204,587 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 193,901 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 193,901 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 184,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 184,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 174,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 163,741 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 163,740 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 153,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 125,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 116,600 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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M898 NTA is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 150,581 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M898 NTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M898 NTA registered?

M898 NTA is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is M898 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M898 NTA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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