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N228 CCF

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

488,264 mi
Last recorded488,264 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 CCF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 488,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 488,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 444,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 431,245 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 421,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 411,966 miles

steering rack area damp and oily

Pass 30 Jan 2020 403,072 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 392,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cam belt renewal light on

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 381,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 367,940 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 367,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 356,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 356,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 346,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 333,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 333,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 320,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 309,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 309,667 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 295,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 279,244 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 279,244 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 265,264 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 265,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 253,815 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 253,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 244,220 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 244,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 217,075 miles

small chafing to offside front seatbelt

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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N228 CCF is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N228 CCF, 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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What year was N228 CCF registered?

N228 CCF is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N228 CCF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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