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P42 SVX

1997 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 140,369 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,931 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 120,793 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2014 110,120 miles

aux. heater pipes badly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 110,196 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

aux. heater pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Nov 2013 106,333 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,416 miles

o/s rear service and parking brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT

Fail 10 Sep 2009 79,368 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear service and parking brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,636 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2006 50,499 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,686 miles

advisorys attatched

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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P42 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P42 SVX, 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 P42 SVX registered?

P42 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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