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P210 KPY

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

408,185 mi
Last recorded408,185 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 KPY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 408,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering rack to chassis (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering rack to chassis (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 406,692 miles

both batteries slightly insecure.

both front coil springs corroded.

both front tyres low tread on inner edges.

both rear coil springs corroded.

corrosion to chassis throughout in various places.

near side front additional wing mirror glass broken

near side front anti roll bar rubber bush poor,

rear axle/diff very corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 406,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

both batteries slightly insecure.

both front coil springs corroded.

both front tyres low tread on inner edges.

both front wiper blades poor.

both rear coil springs corroded.

corrosion to chassis throughout in various places.

near side front additional wing mirror glass broken

near side front anti roll bar rubber bush poor,

rear axle/diff very corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 404,837 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

both front tyres low on inner edges.

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear upper suspension arms forward bushes worn

near side front wing mirror glass damaged.

near side rear hand brake lever little movement.

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 404,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded.

both front tyres low on inner edges.

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear upper suspension arms forward bushes worn

near side front wing mirror glass damaged.

near side rear hand brake lever little movement.

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 387,640 miles

all coil springs corroded.

near side front lower shock absorber bush worn border line excessive

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 377,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 357,571 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side front steering rack arms have slight wear.

oil leak at rear diff.

rear axle/diff very corroded.

steering rack buses worn.

Fail 21 May 2014 357,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side front steering rack arms have slight wear.

off side front side light worked when tapped.

oil leak at rear diff.

rear axle/diff very corroded.

steering rack buses worn.

Fail 9 May 2013 338,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2013 338,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 2 May 2012 316,984 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 316,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 296,260 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 296,260 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 266,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 266,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 222,053 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 222,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 154,026 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 154,026 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 85,356 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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P210 KPY is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P210 KPY, 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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P210 KPY is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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