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R912 LSC

1999 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,582 mi
Last recorded149,582 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Surf144,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 LSC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 149,582 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,374 miles

surface corrosion underneath all of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2018 141,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 137,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 108,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

main beam telltale light

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,389 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 104,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,040 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 102,412 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 102,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,176 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 95,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,664 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 90,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,208 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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R912 LSC is a 1999 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 144,680 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 R912 LSC, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R912 LSC registered?

R912 LSC is a 1999 Toyota Surf, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is R912 LSC safe to buy?

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