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P820 TMY

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

357,206 mi
Last recorded357,206 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 TMY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 357,206 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 357,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 327,440 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 327,440 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 293,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 281,202 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 281,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 227,522 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2008 227,522 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2007 195,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 172,894 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 172,894 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in steering rack mounts

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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P820 TMY is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P820 TMY, 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 P820 TMY registered?

P820 TMY is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P820 TMY safe to buy?

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