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N838 CBL

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,436 mi
Last recorded207,436 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 CBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 207,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency was only just met. O/s/r effort low.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 200,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking at turbo pipe on engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 196,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 196,832 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 190,830 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 190,781 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight weep from half shaft gasket

Nearside rack mounting slight movement when steering operated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 186,540 miles

cannot see brake pads properly to inspect

Pass 4 Mar 2017 182,332 miles

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

steering rack leaking slightly.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 7 Mar 2016 176,152 miles

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 14 Mar 2015 171,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 171,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,134 miles

slight leak on near side rear hub seal

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,971 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 162,971 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 155,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 149,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 149,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 139,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 134,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 121,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 105,917 miles

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

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

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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N838 CBL is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N838 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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What year was N838 CBL registered?

N838 CBL is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is N838 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 CBL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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