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M202 VRB

1995 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

309,067 mi
Last recorded309,067 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 VRB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 309,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 299,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2023 295,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 286,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 286,125 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 276,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 276,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2020 276,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering rack mounting bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack mounting bush slight play

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 259,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 256,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 251,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 249,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 246,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 245,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 245,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 238,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 227,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 215,910 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 206,087 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipes greased

Pass 14 Apr 2008 198,103 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 188,298 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

steering rack rubber mounts worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 171,859 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M202 VRB is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M202 VRB, 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 M202 VRB registered?

M202 VRB is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M202 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M202 VRB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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