MOT Status
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314,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central Pipe Has Hole And Rear Box (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipes ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fuel filler pipe corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fuel filler pipe corroded
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front head lamp loose but not insecure
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front head lamp loose but not insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in OSF lower wishbone inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lagging slightly in operation.
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
front number plate deteriorated
slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack
under body shields fitted
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
front number plate deteriorated
slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack
under body shields fitted
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
front number plate deteriorated
n/s/r brake binding
play in n/s of steering rack
under body shield fitted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
sill covers & underbody shie;ds fitted
How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?
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P523 TDX is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 151,826 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P523 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P523 TDX is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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