CarVerify

Free Car Check

N298 HWP

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,352 mi
Last recorded184,352 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 HWP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 184,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 176,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 176,195 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 165,672 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 165,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 157,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 157,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 151,009 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusty

Bott Front Tyres Worn On Inner Tread

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 144,484 miles

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

offside wiper poor

slight play in offside end of rack

Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside wiper poor

slight play in offside end of rack

Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 128,723 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 128,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 119,536 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 119,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 108,800 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 108,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play/float in steering rack bushes.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 98,792 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play/float in steering rack bushes.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

altenator drive belts need replacing.

slight play/float in steering rack.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

altenator drive belts need replacing.

slight play/float in steering rack.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,976 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
Full Toyota Surf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N298 HWP is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N298 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N298 HWP?

You can check the full history of N298 HWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N298 HWP registered?

N298 HWP is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is N298 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 HWP shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N298 HWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N298 HWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.