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Toyota Surf

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,980 cc

P976 LJMMOT history

P976 LJM is a blue and silver diesel Toyota Surf first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 229,436 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
229,436 km
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,184 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 LJM was last recorded at 229,436 km on 7 Nov 2023, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,433 km · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
6,184 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,436 km
  • 2022 – 225,068 km
  • 2021 – 220,089 km
  • 2020 – 217,040 km
  • 2019 – 212,176 km
  • 2017 – 204,868 km
  • 2016 – 198,114 km
  • 2014 – 182,845 km
  • 2009 – 140,571 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,436 km
  • AdvisoryFront propshaft uj joint wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front cv starting tp perish and crack

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,436 km (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    229,436 km
    Test number
    180513631383
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft uj joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv starting tp perish and crack
  2. Fail229,433 km (+4,365)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,433 km
    Test number
    996490289455
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot starting to perish and crack
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft uj joint worn
  3. Pass225,068 km (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    225,068 km
    Test number
    436642615346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight misting fuel filler neck
  4. Fail225,041 km (+4,952)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,041 km
    Test number
    509964407752
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass220,089 km (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    220,089 km
    Test number
    774809534894
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail220,075 km (+3,035)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,075 km
    Test number
    857647969896
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bolt insecure panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass217,040 km (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    217,040 km
    Test number
    283508979234
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil at back plate and diff caseing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Fail217,025 km (+4,849)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,025 km
    Test number
    523778729563
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil at back plate and diff caseing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass212,176 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,176 km
    Test number
    524801090553
    • AdvisoryChassis begining showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear shock absorber casings slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shocker slight misting
  10. Fail212,176 km3 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,176 km
    Test number
    371357361288
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured at axle caseing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured at chasis (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure part missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder cap missing
    • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded
  11. Pass208,123 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,123 miles
    Test number
    393952071227
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle suspension arms mounting points corroded n/s and o/s
  12. Fail207,984 miles (+3,101)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,984 miles
    Test number
    559531985712
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass204,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    204,883 miles
    Test number
    754503542520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Fail204,868 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,868 km
    Test number
    430542311759
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass198,129 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    198,129 miles
    Test number
    371331915290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from leak (2.3.3b)
  16. Fail198,114 km2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,114 km
    Test number
    518806975991
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint locking nut missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from leak (2.3.3b)
  17. Pass191,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    191,433 miles
    Test number
    245992758342
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff cover
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering component
  18. Pass182,845 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    182,845 km
    Test number
    639896644214
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  19. Pass173,987 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    173,987 miles
    Test number
    866628643265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass164,387 miles (+4,683)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    164,387 miles
    Test number
    659717352278
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
  21. Pass159,704 miles (+5,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    159,704 miles
    Test number
    709360721249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  22. Pass154,257 miles (+13,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    154,257 miles
    Test number
    972001310218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass140,702 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    140,702 miles
    Test number
    190678589184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeepage on steering rack
  24. Fail140,571 km4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,571 km
    Test number
    934055579195
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential oil leak
    • NoteSeepage on steering rack
  25. Pass124,782 miles (+13,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    124,782 miles
    Test number
    231575048034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass111,774 miles (+21,034)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    911074247005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    750790536042
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P976 LJM

Does P976 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P976 LJM expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P976 LJM?
The MOT on P976 LJM expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P976 LJM done?
P976 LJM was recorded at 229,436 km at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 6,184 km a year.
Has P976 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 LJM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P976 LJM 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 P976 LJM find?
P976 LJM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: front propshaft uj joint worn; nearside front cv starting tp perish and crack.

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