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P765 RBK

1997 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

242,637 mi
Last recorded242,637 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 242,637 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 216,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 216,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 198,183 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 197,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 188,600 miles

Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 188,600 miles

Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 183,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 161,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 152,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 148,519 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,655 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 140,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,017 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 136,017 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 119,981 miles

power steering rack mounting rubbers worn allowing rack to move

Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 84,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,920 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2005 71,715 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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P765 RBK is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 P765 RBK, 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 P765 RBK registered?

P765 RBK is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P765 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P765 RBK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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