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N255 BRC

1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,440 mi
Last recorded182,440 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf151,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 182,440 miles

Offside Spot lamp main beam inop

Fail 19 Nov 2020 182,440 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Spot lamp main beam inop

Pass 8 May 2019 182,340 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 182,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 182,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 182,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 181,951 miles

Front brake pipes becoming corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 181,951 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pipes becoming corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 175,829 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 175,829 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 168,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 168,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 162,124 miles

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

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

off-side handbrake effort becoming low

Fail 8 May 2014 162,124 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

off-side handbrake effort becoming low

Pass 1 May 2013 150,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 139,507 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes misfitted

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower wish bone arm front bushes worn and split

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

front screen chipped

non standard number plates fitted

parking brake effort only 19%

Fail 8 May 2012 139,458 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

both front anti roll bar d bushes misfitted

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower wish bone arm front bushes worn and split

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

front brake pads low

front screen chipped

non standard number plates fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2011 127,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,655 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside/nearside steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 1 May 2009 111,198 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 101,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 92,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2007 92,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,226 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front flexy hose is starting to crack.

rear handbrake clevis semi seized both sides.

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N255 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 151,826 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N255 BRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N255 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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