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VS04 GAS

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

218,924 mi
Last recorded218,924 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS04 GAS
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2019 218,924 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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VS04 GAS is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 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 VS04 GAS, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VS04 GAS registered?

VS04 GAS is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is VS04 GAS safe to buy?

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