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P138 JRB

1997 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,346 mi
Last recorded187,346 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 JRB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 187,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 181,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2019 181,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 178,630 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 169,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 169,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 158,232 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 148,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 139,623 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 131,108 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 131,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 121,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,355 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 113,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 105,318 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 105,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,279 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 95,275 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 73,906 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

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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P138 JRB is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P138 JRB, 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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P138 JRB is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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