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P245 SVW

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,322 mi
Last recorded218,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 218,322 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 217,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 202,429 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 202,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 193,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 179,600 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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P245 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P245 SVW, 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 P245 SVW registered?

P245 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P245 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 SVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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