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N161 UCG

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

291,497 mi
Last recorded291,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 UCG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 291,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 May 2018 283,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 25 May 2017 269,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 269,516 miles

Front registration plate missing not attaced to front of car (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2016 255,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 255,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 239,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 227,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 215,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 200,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 178,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2010 174,405 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2010 174,405 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 166,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 157,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 156,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 139,997 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 139,997 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 116,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 116,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N161 UCG is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N161 UCG, 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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N161 UCG is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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