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P932 JNU

1997 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

199,558 mi
Last recorded199,558 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 199,558 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 197,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear end of the longitudinal brake pipe is greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tow bar electrics not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2023 197,265 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass cracked with water ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 11mm margin required (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached hanging on wire (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow bar eclectics not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 191,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 191,797 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair very low effort from both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower bottom ball joints have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak onto nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 19 Jan 2021 184,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 171,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 168,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 159,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 159,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,462 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 153,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 144,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 137,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 128,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 122,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 116,823 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,185 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 103,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 103,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 97,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 76,123 miles

front brake hoses peppered.

n/s front roll bar bush coming apart, no play evident.

slight movent in rack bushes general.

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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P932 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc 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 P932 JNU, 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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P932 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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