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P191 YGN

1996 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 YGN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 128,835 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 122,002 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 122,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,980 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 114,980 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 105,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 105,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,146 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 76,136 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Near side front tyre cracking between treads, †Near side rear tyre cracking between treads, †off side rear tyre cracking between treads

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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P191 YGN is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P191 YGN, 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 P191 YGN registered?

P191 YGN is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P191 YGN safe to buy?

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