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M116 VRR

1995 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 VRR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 159,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 157,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 153,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 145,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 143,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear corrosion to bumper corner

all shockers covered in grease

all suspension arms covered in grease

Fail 27 Mar 2018 142,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear corrosion to bumper corner

all shockers covered in grease

all suspension arms covered in grease

Pass 27 Mar 2017 141,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 140,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,393 miles

corrosion to offside front wishbone

Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,291 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 136,306 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 121,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 100,337 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 100,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 80,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2006 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,345 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M116 VRR is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 M116 VRR, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M116 VRR registered?

M116 VRR is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M116 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M116 VRR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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