
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront propshaft uj joint wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front cv starting tp perish and crack
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.
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass173,987 miles (+9,600)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 173,987 miles
- Test number
- 866628643265
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass154,257 miles (+13,555)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 154,257 miles
- Test number
- 972001310218
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass124,782 miles (+13,008)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 124,782 miles
- Test number
- 231575048034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,774 miles (+21,034)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 111,774 miles
- Test number
- 911074247005
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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