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R372 YJU

1997 Toyota Surf

Gold Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

307,805 mi
Last recorded307,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 YJU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 307,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 307,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 306,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 306,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 294,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 290,812 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked and worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 290,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and cracked and worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 276,048 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing but not to excess.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 276,048 miles

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing but not to excess.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 253,351 miles

Front brakes have 25% inbalance

N/s/r tyre worn close to the wear limit

O/s/r park brake is giving less effort than n/s

Fail 24 Aug 2012 253,351 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/r tyre worn close to the wear limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 227,364 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 183,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

import vehicle number plates appear at about 54mm advise checking

o/s dip on max mark

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop but very close

sideskirts fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 157,873 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 157,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 108,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,066 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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R372 YJU is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R372 YJU, 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 R372 YJU registered?

R372 YJU is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R372 YJU safe to buy?

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