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S408 LFP

1998 Toyota Surf

Black Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 LFP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 152,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 130,424 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S408 LFP is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S408 LFP, 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 S408 LFP registered?

S408 LFP is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is S408 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 LFP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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