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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard rod upper bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake binding
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
near side front roll bar link upper bushes splitting
slight play/movement in steering rack mountings
Front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear anti roll bar D bush has bad play but not excessive
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear anti roll bar D bush has bad play but not excessive
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coil springs corroded
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
exhaust silencer corroded
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust silencer corroded
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes
all tyres cracking
front brake flexys cracking
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all tyres cracking
front brake flexys cracking
rear silencer corroded
brakes wet when tested, slight brake inbalance
centre exhaust silencer corroded
exhaust rattle
nsf shocker lower bush worn
slight play in steering rack joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust fouling tow bar
nsr hub seal leaking
rear silencer corroded
slight play in steering rack mountings
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.slight oil leak on near side rear hub,slight front brake judder.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.slight oil leak on near side rear hub,slight front brake judder.
slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal
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N551 LAG is a 2008 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 N551 LAG, 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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N551 LAG is a 2008 Toyota Surf, first registered on 13 February 2008.
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