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L328 MBL

1998 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,594 mi
Last recorded69,594 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Surf144,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,594 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine oil leak

rear number plate weathered

Fail 18 Nov 2008 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine oil leak

rear number plate weathered

Pass 20 Dec 2007 688,331 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 688,331 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,848 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 67,838 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to see front brake pads to check for wear

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,015 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 66,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

advise front and rear bumpers rusted and holed

advise off side rear brake efficencys low

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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L328 MBL is a 1998 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L328 MBL, 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 L328 MBL registered?

L328 MBL is a 1998 Toyota Surf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is L328 MBL safe to buy?

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