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P85 LRD

1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

245,209 mi
Last recorded245,209 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf146,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 LRD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 245,209 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 231,688 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 231,593 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 231,475 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 231,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 230,983 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 230,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 228,783 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 224,297 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 217,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 212,557 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 212,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front slight wear on steering rack bush

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 208,775 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 204,751 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 199,174 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 192,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 183,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 174,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 180,172 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 146,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 134,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 122,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 108,709 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 92,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P85 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P85 LRD, 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 P85 LRD registered?

P85 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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