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S829 AJL

2018 Toyota Surf

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 AJL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,620 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 122,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 115,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,353 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 108,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,344 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a puncture

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 81,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S have slight play ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack mounting bushes worn, have slight movement

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,447 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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S829 AJL is a 2018 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S829 AJL, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Surf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S829 AJL registered?

S829 AJL is a 2018 Toyota Surf, first registered on 14 November 2018.

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