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P571 FEJ

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

232,152 mi
Last recorded232,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 232,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 217,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 201,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 185,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 172,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 162,075 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 151,322 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 151,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 140,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 128,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 128,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 118,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 108,297 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 98,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 85,247 miles

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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P571 FEJ is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P571 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P571 FEJ registered?

P571 FEJ is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P571 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P571 FEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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