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N788 CBL

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,608 mi
Last recorded198,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 CBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 198,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 192,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 186,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 178,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 168,402 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 147,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 144,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 140,801 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 136,766 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 125,250 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 125,246 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 116,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 101,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 84,868 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2007 71,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,369 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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N788 CBL is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N788 CBL, 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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N788 CBL is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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