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N833 PWV

2002 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

327,370 mi
Last recorded327,370 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Surf160,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 PWV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 327,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 320,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 313,730 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 313,693 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft has excessive wear to sliding joint

Pass 7 May 2015 302,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 292,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 284,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 272,629 miles

brake pipes corroding\osr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\slight play in nsf track rod or track rod end

nsf wheel bearing for slight play

nsr brake contaminated by brake fluid or oil

rear suspension arms for play in bushes

Fail 3 May 2012 272,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding\osr shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\slight play in nsf track rod or track rod end

nsf wheel bearing for slight play

nsr brake contaminated by brake fluid or oil

Pass 3 May 2011 258,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake caliper slightly siezed

offside rear tyre small cuts

Pass 4 May 2010 238,996 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 238,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 217,080 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 24 Apr 2008 194,896 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 194,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 165,448 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 165,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 146,768 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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N833 PWV is a 2002 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 160,711 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 N833 PWV, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N833 PWV is a 2002 Toyota Surf, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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