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N803 PFW

1996 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,219 mi
Last recorded130,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 PFW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,005 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 123,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 115,103 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 106,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 97,733 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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N803 PFW is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 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 N803 PFW, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N803 PFW registered?

N803 PFW is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N803 PFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N803 PFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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