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P399 JNU

1997 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 13 Jul 2023 153,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 6 Jul 2023 153,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 1 Jul 2022 149,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 144,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 144,753 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 141,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,772 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

both front drop link bushes starting split

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,058 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS STARTING TO SPLIT

starting to perish N/S/F TYRE

Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 115,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 110,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,282 miles

end float in n/s/r drive shaft / wheel bearing

side float in all 3 steering rack mount bushies when shuck on the floor

Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,282 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

end float in n/s/r drive shaft / wheel bearing

side float in all 3 steering rack mount bushies when shuck on the floor

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,488 miles

slight movement in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,636 miles

slight float in steering rack mountings

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,465 miles

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,425 miles

slight movement of steering rack in mounting rubbers

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,321 miles

front antiroll bar links perishing.

slight float in steering rack.

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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P399 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P399 JNU, 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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P399 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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