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P101 PYB

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

307,533 mi
Last recorded307,533 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 PYB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 307,533 miles

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 8 May 2014 301,702 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2013 293,274 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake hoses slightly perishing

fuel tank inlet pipe corroded

slight binding of front brakes

timing belt warning light on

Fail 22 Apr 2013 293,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

coil springs corroded

dash warning lights on dim

front brake hoses slightly perishing

fuel tank inlet pipe corroded

ignition key fault

timing belt warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 287,067 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2012 287,067 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

dampness around fuel filter

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2011 280,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 280,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 264,366 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in all 3 steering rack bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2010 264,366 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in all 3 steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 253,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

mirrors poor condition

skight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2008 241,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 225,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 225,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 211,692 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/FRONT HOSE POORCONDITION

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

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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P101 PYB is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 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 P101 PYB, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 PYB registered?

P101 PYB is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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