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N255 LBX

2007 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,592 mi
Last recorded198,592 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Toyota Surf151,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 LBX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 198,592 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

steering rack has slight movement in moutings

Fail 5 Oct 2016 198,577 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under body (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

steering rack has slight movement in moutings

Pass 6 Oct 2015 190,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 180,422 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight movement in streering rack mouting bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2013 170,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 161,585 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust in poor condision

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiring hanging down

Fail 17 Jul 2012 161,585 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust in poor condision

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiring hanging down

Pass 12 Jul 2011 155,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 145,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 145,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 132,180 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 132,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 118,498 miles

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

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,221 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 101,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,564 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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N255 LBX is a 2007 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 151,674 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 Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N255 LBX, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N255 LBX is a 2007 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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