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N210 SVY

2008 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

272,833 mi
Last recorded272,833 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Surf152,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 272,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 272,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 270,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 264,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 256,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S And O/S Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S And O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 251,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 240,403 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 228,826 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 214,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 214,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 201,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 201,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 187,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 187,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 176,666 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 162,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 147,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 124,462 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 112,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,640 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 100,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,453 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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N210 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 152,313 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 N210 SVY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N210 SVY registered?

N210 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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