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M896 CTR

1995 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 CTR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight ovality on o/s/f disc

Pass 12 Nov 2011 98,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering idler badly worn but not causing excessive freeplay at steering wheel.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,890 miles

Alot of play in steering idler.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,058 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering idler bush worn but not excessivly.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,439 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 78,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M896 CTR is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M896 CTR, 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 M896 CTR registered?

M896 CTR is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M896 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M896 CTR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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