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N893 NWS

2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,096 mi
Last recorded183,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 NWS
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 183,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Unable to see chassis alongside fuel tank

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 181,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 178,137 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 178,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 174,765 miles

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

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 174,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 171,813 miles

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

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

Suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 168,340 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all vehicle front to rear including brake pipes under sealed

Fail 15 Jul 2015 168,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all vehicle front to rear including brake pipes under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 158,054 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 158,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 148,029 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 148,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,779 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 131,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 126,092 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 114,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 114,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 97,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 86,120 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N893 NWS is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 150,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N893 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N893 NWS is a 2002 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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