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T98 SMW

2011 Toyota Surf

Gold Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,790 mi
Last recorded162,790 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Surf161,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 158,803 miles

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

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 158,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,213 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 152,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 148,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 138,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 128,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,381 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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T98 SMW is a 2011 Toyota Surf in Gold with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 161,000 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 T98 SMW, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Surf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T98 SMW registered?

T98 SMW is a 2011 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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