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R237 RMW

1997 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,302 mi
Last recorded216,302 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 RMW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 216,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 214,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 212,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 206,729 miles

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

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

Rear anti roll bar d rubbers worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 199,917 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 191,554 miles

Rear All rear seats not fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 191,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belts not checked as rear of vehicle fully loaded

Unable to open fuel cap door to check fuel cap

Pass 19 Nov 2019 180,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake cable stretched only just met requirements

Fail 12 Nov 2019 180,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. due to luggage,seat belts need to be checked on retest (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 169,637 miles

Nearside Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central bush (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central bush (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 157,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 144,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,370 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 131,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 118,255 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,084 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,996 miles

o/s rear brake performance slightly low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,642 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,184 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R237 RMW is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R237 RMW, 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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What year was R237 RMW registered?

R237 RMW is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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