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P247 LMS

1999 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,138 mi
Last recorded99,138 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Surf144,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 LMS
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 99,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 99,088 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 86,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,011 miles

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

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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P247 LMS is a 1999 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 144,680 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 P247 LMS, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P247 LMS registered?

P247 LMS is a 1999 Toyota Surf, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is P247 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 LMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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