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P588 LRX

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

347,236 mi
Last recorded347,236 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 LRX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 347,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 347,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 335,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 320,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 306,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 294,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 284,873 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 272,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 261,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 261,459 miles

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 5 Aug 2015 236,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 207,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 195,911 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 184,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 172,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 155,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 139,191 miles

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

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

nearside front drive shaft inner boot is split.

offside front drive shaft inner boot is split.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 139,191 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front drive shaft inner boot is split.

offside front drive shaft inner boot is split.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,356 miles

both inner cv gaiters split

Fail 14 Feb 2008 125,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both inner cv gaiters split

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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P588 LRX is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P588 LRX, 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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What year was P588 LRX registered?

P588 LRX is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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