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N551 LAG

2008 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

257,852 mi
Last recorded257,852 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Surf152,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 LAG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 257,852 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 257,706 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2025 252,639 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 252,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 243,035 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 228,071 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 213,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 204,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 199,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 196,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 186,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 186,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 183,364 miles

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) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 183,356 miles

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) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 179,660 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 179,651 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 174,591 miles

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

Coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Feb 2014 171,085 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2014 171,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 166,773 miles

all tyres cracking

front brake flexys cracking

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 166,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 163,562 miles

brakes wet when tested, slight brake inbalance

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust rattle

nsf shocker lower bush worn

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 10 Feb 2011 160,198 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 160,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 155,647 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.slight oil leak on near side rear hub,slight front brake judder.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 155,647 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 151,560 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 6 Feb 2008 147,115 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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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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