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P617 LRX

2008 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

224,043 mi
Last recorded224,043 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Surf152,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 LRX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 224,043 miles

lower area of car has general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2026 224,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

lower area of car has general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2025 219,178 miles

lower area of car has general surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2024 215,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 211,861 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 206,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 201,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 198,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 193,436 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 193,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 189,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 184,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 178,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of box pipe small crack (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 173,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 168,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 163,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 159,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 152,709 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 152,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 146,226 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 139,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 133,614 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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P617 LRX is a 2008 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 152,313 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 P617 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 18 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P617 LRX registered?

P617 LRX is a 2008 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is P617 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 LRX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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