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N255 HWP

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

274,876 mi
Last recorded274,876 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 HWP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 274,876 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2025 274,876 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2022 272,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (both sides)

Pass 10 Jun 2021 269,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 265,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 255,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip with crack not in the swept aria (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 255,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip with crack not in the swept aria (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 246,196 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 246,196 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 235,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 235,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 223,688 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 214,690 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 206,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 196,799 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 196,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 187,023 miles

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

slight movement in steerng rack mountings

Fail 8 Mar 2012 187,023 miles

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

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

slight movement in steerng rack mountings

Fail 8 Mar 2011 177,305 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 177,305 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 166,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 166,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 157,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 143,161 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 143,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 131,431 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 131,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 121,147 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 121,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N255 HWP is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N255 HWP, 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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N255 HWP is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N255 HWP shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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