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P283 GHC

1997 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 GHC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 154,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 129,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 124,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,754 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 80,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,051 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)

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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P283 GHC is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P283 GHC, 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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P283 GHC is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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