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R782 YNN

1998 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

307,693 mi
Last recorded307,693 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 YNN
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 307,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES NOT CHANGED REW CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD END AS PLAY AT 3 AND 9 OR IN RACK TUBE (2.2.C.1d)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Fail 3 Oct 2016 307,693 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service and hand brakes are low efforts (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop BOTH BUMP STOPS MISSING REAR (2.4.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES NOT CHANGED REW CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable INNER ROD END AS PLAY AT 3 AND 9 OR IN RACK TUBE (2.2.C.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly strip check both sides no grease an any cables linkages (3.7.B.6b)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Pass 30 Sep 2015 287,673 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 286,925 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 258,279 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 257,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 223,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight deterioration o/s wiper blade

Fail 30 Aug 2013 223,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight deterioration o/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Sep 2012 204,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 181,196 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 145,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front anti-roll bar bush slightly displaced

Pass 19 Dec 2008 125,879 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 123,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 96,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 79,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R782 YNN is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 144,866 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 R782 YNN, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R782 YNN registered?

R782 YNN is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R782 YNN safe to buy?

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