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N239 VLJ

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,415 mi
Last recorded182,415 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 182,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 172,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 170,925 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 170,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 163,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 155,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 147,883 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 130,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,662 miles

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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N239 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N239 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N239 VLJ?

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What year was N239 VLJ registered?

N239 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N239 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 VLJ 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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