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P277 POY

1996 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 POY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,461 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,638 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 105,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 85,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,721 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 79,721 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P277 POY is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P277 POY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P277 POY registered?

P277 POY is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P277 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 POY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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