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P631 UAF

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,023 mi
Last recorded213,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 UAF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 213,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside the fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive opposite the fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 213,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beside the fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive opposite the fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 198,139 miles

surface corrosion at rear of chassis

Fail 19 Jun 2015 198,139 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

surface corrosion at rear of chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2014 187,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 180,236 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 180,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 168,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 158,016 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 145,657 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 145,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 137,239 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 137,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 109,956 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)

advise nearside front tyre tread stepping on inside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2007 109,954 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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P631 UAF is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P631 UAF, 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 P631 UAF registered?

P631 UAF is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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