MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS roll bar pin bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside and some components heavily corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside and some components heavily corroded
front shock absorber lower bushes in poor condition
oil around engine
underside and components heavily corroded in places
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
center exhaust mounting
road test carried out for brakes
rear tyres worn on inner edges
road test carried out for brakes
trims fitted to outersills
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r h/brake lever needs attention
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
o/s/r h/brake lever needs attention
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint
steering rack mountings worn
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
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N79 VLJ is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N79 VLJ, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N79 VLJ is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 21 June 2006.
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