MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
after market fog lamp and switch fitted
fog lamp loose
wiper rubbers split n/s
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?
Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P768 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 146,713 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P768 VRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P768 VRF registered?
P768 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 10 May 1997.
Is P768 VRF safe to buy?
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