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P305 RND

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 RND
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 147,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 134,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front headlamp damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,998 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 121,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,125 miles

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

front brake pad linings not visable during inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,958 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side wiper blade torn at ends

seering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,764 miles

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

slight play steering rack bushes

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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P305 RND is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P305 RND, 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 P305 RND registered?

P305 RND is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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