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G11 XNS

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 XNS
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 137,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2023 137,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 136,641 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jul 2021 136,604 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar from axle to body front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from axle to body front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 19 Sep 2019 135,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 135,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted DUE TO CORROSION (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted DUE TO CORROSION (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,104 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges . close to cords

Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,104 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges . close to cords

Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated and allowing side to side play

Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 123,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,360 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 103,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,592 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,217 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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G11 XNS is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G11 XNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G11 XNS registered?

G11 XNS is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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