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P768 VRF

1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,949 mi
Last recorded229,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf146,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 229,949 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 21,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 21,331 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 197,797 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 197,653 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 175,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 159,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,241 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 134,187 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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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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