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N862 NBV

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,580 mi
Last recorded155,580 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 155,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 144,095 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corroded hole in offside outer sill outside of prescribed area

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak on engine possibly from turbo oil return pipe lower seal

Fail 18 Feb 2019 144,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated at top (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both sides nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corroded hole in offside outer sill outside of prescribed area

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak on engine possibly from turbo oil return pipe lower seal

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,025 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect rear belts

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,891 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 108,877 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,884 miles

slight play in f/o/s inner rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 86,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 79,539 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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N862 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N862 NBV, 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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N862 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for N862 NBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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