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M997 ELC

2006 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,773 mi
Last recorded143,773 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 143,773 miles

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

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

Rear tail gate cannot be opened. Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 13 Dec 2014 143,771 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear tail gate cannot be opened. Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 131,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 128,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 126,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 92,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,570 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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M997 ELC is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 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 M997 ELC, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M997 ELC is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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