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R992 UOD

1997 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,749 mi
Last recorded94,749 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Surf141,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 UOD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,904 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 86,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,914 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 71,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character stroke too narrow (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,966 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,978 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,663 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,896 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 74,950 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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R992 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R992 UOD, 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 R992 UOD registered?

R992 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is R992 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 UOD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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