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N538 HWP

2005 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,482 mi
Last recorded149,482 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 HWP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 149,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 147,967 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 147,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 130,324 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 130,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,468 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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N538 HWP is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 N538 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 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N538 HWP registered?

N538 HWP is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is N538 HWP safe to buy?

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