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P347 AFE

1997 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,912 mi
Last recorded135,912 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 135,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering rack mounting bushes slight movement

Pass 19 Oct 2009 135,912 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack mounting bushes slight movement

Pass 19 Nov 2008 127,283 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

residual fluid on offside rear and nearsie rear brake back plates

Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,274 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,172 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 121,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 114,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 114,785 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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P347 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P347 AFE, 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 P347 AFE registered?

P347 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P347 AFE safe to buy?

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