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N98 AAW

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 AAW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 129,326 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 117,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 104,052 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 104,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,314 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,862 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

front pads could not be seen

Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

front pads could not be seen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,324 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,213 miles

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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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N98 AAW is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 146,280 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 N98 AAW, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N98 AAW registered?

N98 AAW is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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