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N978 ENC

2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,299 mi
Last recorded166,299 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf142,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 ENC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 166,299 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 165,074 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 165,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 163,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 13 Jul 2016 163,674 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 10 Jul 2015 160,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 157,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 153,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2012 149,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 145,616 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2010 138,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 138,216 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 127,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 120,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 120,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,026 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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N978 ENC is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 142,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N978 ENC, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N978 ENC registered?

N978 ENC is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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