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P368 GJK

1997 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,815 mi
Last recorded255,815 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 GJK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 255,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 244,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 244,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 240,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 240,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 235,225 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 235,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2014 231,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 220,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 212,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 199,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 184,657 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 169,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 169,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 151,442 miles

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

brake fluid level on min

play to o/s/f inner steering rack joint close to max

play to steering rack mounts close to max should be investagated further

rear wiper u/s

signs of dampness around o/s/r wheel no leaks found customer informs has had new shoes ans cylinders

slight tear drivers wiper blade

t belt light on

Fail 11 Jun 2008 151,442 miles

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

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

brake fluid level on min

play to o/s/f inner steering rack joint close to max

play to steering rack mounts close to max should be investagated further

rear wiper u/s

signs of dampness around o/s/r wheel no leaks found customer informs has had new shoes ans cylinders

slight tear drivers wiper blade

t belt light on

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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P368 GJK is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P368 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 29 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P368 GJK is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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