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R217 KAR

2006 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

456,172 mi
Last recorded456,172 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 456,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 441,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 427,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 411,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 393,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 374,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 356,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 340,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 321,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 302,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 284,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 267,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 250,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 231,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 212,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 193,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 171,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 150,221 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 150,221 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 800,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 800,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 110,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,816 miles

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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R217 KAR is a 2006 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 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 R217 KAR, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R217 KAR registered?

R217 KAR is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is R217 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 KAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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