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S57 KLG

1998 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 KLG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,563 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 69,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,890 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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S57 KLG is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S57 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 28 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S57 KLG registered?

S57 KLG is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S57 KLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 KLG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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