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N198 JCR

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,136 mi
Last recorded233,136 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 JCR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 233,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jul 2012 233,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 217,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 217,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 202,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 190,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 171,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 150,176 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 150,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 130,062 miles

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

slight wear in steering idler n/s.

Pass 30 Jul 2005 116,039 miles

play in steering idler pivot

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front tyres 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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N198 JCR is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 N198 JCR, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N198 JCR is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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