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R397 GNB

2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,964 mi
Last recorded28,964 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf152,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 GNB
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 24,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 24,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 23,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,309 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 177,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 177,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,945 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 157,425 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 137,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 132,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,860 miles

advise slight exhaust blow from middle section

advise slight play in rubber bushes

Pass 18 May 2006 77,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2005

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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R397 GNB is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,574 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 R397 GNB, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R397 GNB is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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