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R913 EDB

1998 Toyota Surf

Cream Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

233,286 mi
Last recorded233,286 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 EDB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 233,286 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 227,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 221,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 215,081 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2019 215,081 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 209,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 204,139 miles

Brake back plates some corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 198,477 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Vehicle underbody some corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 193,422 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 187,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 187,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 181,837 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 175,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 168,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 159,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 151,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 112,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 105,476 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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R913 EDB is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Cream with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R913 EDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R913 EDB registered?

R913 EDB is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is R913 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R913 EDB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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