
Toyota Surf
Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 3,000 cc
P283 GHCMOT history
P283 GHC is a silver diesel Toyota Surf first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 154,278 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P283 GHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Surf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P283 GHC was last recorded at 154,278 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 24,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 130,056 miles · 25 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 24,222 miles
- Average per year
- 5,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 154,278 miles
- 2021 – 130,056 miles
- 2020 – 126,823 miles
- 2019 – 124,077 miles
- 2018 – 120,339 miles
- 2017 – 118,230 miles
- 2016 – 111,920 miles
- 2015 – 107,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,278 miles4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 154,278 miles
- Test number
- 434292658485
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass141,744 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 141,744 km
- Test number
- 755567968002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,056 miles (+178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,056 miles
- Test number
- 627139531287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,878 miles (+3,055)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,878 miles
- Test number
- 635369216027
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,823 miles (+2,746)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 126,823 miles
- Test number
- 183070392847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,077 miles
- Test number
- 682536220060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,077 miles (+3,738)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,077 miles
- Test number
- 816478069728
- MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,339 miles (+2,109)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,339 miles
- Test number
- 427511107383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,230 miles (+6,310)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,230 miles
- Test number
- 943616733457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,920 miles (+4,166)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,920 miles
- Test number
- 802626829308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,754 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,754 miles
- Test number
- 208242685153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,572 km (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,572 km
- Test number
- 895752984160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,746 km (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,746 km
- Test number
- 757996473180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,115 km (+6,520)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 98,115 km
- Test number
- 227505482496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,595 km (+5,508)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 91,595 km
- Test number
- 209366981475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,087 km (+5,546)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 86,087 km
- Test number
- 453147880170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,541 km (+6,187)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 80,541 km
- Test number
- 194175289105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,354 km (+4,798)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,354 km
- Test number
- 572343988177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,556 km (+2,505)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 69,556 km
- Test number
- 233891987486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,051 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 67,051 km
- Test number
- 244328386174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P283 GHC
- Does P283 GHC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P283 GHC expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P283 GHC?
- The MOT on P283 GHC expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P283 GHC done?
- P283 GHC was recorded at 154,278 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
- Has P283 GHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P283 GHC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on P283 GHC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P283 GHC find?
- P283 GHC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; rear fog lamp insecure, and 3 more.
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