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P172 UNG

1997 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

247,927 mi
Last recorded247,927 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 UNG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 247,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible bull bar obscuring view of number plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

parking brake poor, only just met minimum requirements

Pass 14 Mar 2022 243,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 232,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 227,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 221,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 213,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 203,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 195,932 miles

Offside headlight has a poor image

Fail 5 Aug 2015 195,931 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park brake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside headlight has a poor image

Pass 22 Jul 2014 192,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 192,368 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 184,660 miles

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

rear o/s fog light working intermtant

Pass 24 Jul 2012 179,205 miles

Nail in NS/F tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 179,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in NS/F tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 168,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 168,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 162,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 157,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 150,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 141,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 109,744 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 109,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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P172 UNG is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P172 UNG, 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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What year was P172 UNG registered?

P172 UNG is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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