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N974 AHD

2006 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,996 mi
Last recorded228,996 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 AHD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 228,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 222,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 221,406 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 221,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2014 213,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 213,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 212,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 206,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 196,539 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 196,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 178,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 178,535 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 166,703 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 166,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 147,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 136,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 122,805 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush split

o/s/f indicator cracked

slight front brake judder recorded

very slight play in steering rack bush's

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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N974 AHD is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 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 Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N974 AHD, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N974 AHD is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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