1997 Toyota Surf 3.0L Diesel · R880 TNR
1997 Toyota Surf (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 155,107 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA SURF
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R880 TNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 155,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R880 TNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Surf (R880 TNR) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
R880 TNR Mileage History
- 25/01/2023144,362 mi
- 06/02/2024147,529 mi+3,167 mi
- 20/02/2025152,188 km
- 24/02/2025152,188 mi
- 27/03/2026155,107 mi+2,919 mi
Average of roughly 3,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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