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P262 JNU

1997 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,729 mi
Last recorded129,729 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 129,729 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering rack rubberbush mountings slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,941 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Mar 2013 126,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 119,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,707 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 108,664 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,621 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 83,495 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,442 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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P262 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P262 JNU, 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 P262 JNU registered?

P262 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P262 JNU safe to buy?

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