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P10 DRK

1997 Toyota Surf

Purple Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

330,852 mi
Last recorded330,852 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 DRK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 330,852 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2026 330,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2025 329,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 326,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 326,939 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 324,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 324,214 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 319,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 319,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch is corroded and its 30cm from a prescribed area of seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 315,909 miles

Nearside Rear shock is worn

Fail 10 Nov 2020 315,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and end torn off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock is worn

Pass 31 Jul 2019 309,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 309,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components Corroded, do not use (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 302,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 302,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 293,794 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 293,687 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure Bushes worn (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 282,349 miles

Steering rack bushes have slight movement

Pass 13 Jul 2015 270,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2015 270,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2014 259,506 miles

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

fluid leak nearside rear wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2014 259,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid leak nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2013 246,881 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop link dust covers perished

noise at rear when spining n/s/r wheel possible wheel bearing/rear diff/propshaft

Pass 12 Jul 2012 233,521 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Fail 12 Jul 2012 233,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2011 220,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 206,484 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 206,231 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 190,583 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 190,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 173,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 152,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 134,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 123,532 miles

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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P10 DRK is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Purple with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 141,744 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 P10 DRK, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P10 DRK is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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