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N231 RGD

2005 Toyota Surf

Purple Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

229,930 mi
Last recorded229,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 RGD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 229,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 223,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 218,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 212,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 208,880 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 208,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 200,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 200,139 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 194,152 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 186,647 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 181,604 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 181,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 176,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 170,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 162,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,269 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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N231 RGD is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Purple with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 151,820 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 N231 RGD, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N231 RGD is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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