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S144 KLG

1999 Toyota Surf

Orange Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,885 mi
Last recorded132,885 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Surf144,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 KLG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 132,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 132,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,713 miles

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,179 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 118,160 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement all parking brake pivot points seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,265 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 115,252 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,099 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 102,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 65,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,263 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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S144 KLG is a 1999 Toyota Surf in Orange with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 S144 KLG, 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 S144 KLG registered?

S144 KLG is a 1999 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S144 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 KLG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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