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M974 XST

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,268 mi
Last recorded216,268 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 XST
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 216,268 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 212,461 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 212,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 202,740 miles

Offside Inner Sill has applied protection

Fail 25 Jul 2022 202,702 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill has applied protection

Pass 12 Jun 2017 182,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 181,424 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 181,424 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 174,906 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 174,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 168,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 162,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 155,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 148,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 140,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 130,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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M974 XST is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M974 XST, 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 M974 XST registered?

M974 XST is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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