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P352 GJK

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

225,562 mi
Last recorded225,562 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 GJK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 225,562 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside rear handbrake a little down on nearside

Rear brake application a little uneven, but not excessively

Rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2017 225,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 215,763 miles

lockable, but temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 215,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lockable, but temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 203,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 203,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 183,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 183,220 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 168,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear park brake low effort

Fail 6 Jun 2013 168,598 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear park brake low effort

Pass 8 Jun 2012 160,348 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 160,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 152,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 145,786 miles

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 138,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 138,401 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 130,210 miles

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 30 May 2007 119,175 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 109,989 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 109,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

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)

Steering rack mounts deteriorated

Steering rack weeping at both ends

Pass 6 Jun 2005 97,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 97,475 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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P352 GJK is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 P352 GJK, 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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P352 GJK is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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