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N255 MAF

1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf151,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,191 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 103,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,387 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,346 miles

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

front suspension corroded

rear of vehicle under coated

rear suspension under coated

Fail 17 Oct 2019 97,346 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle various suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 97,328 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to the condition of rear axle. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Bracket on axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Bracket on axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bracket on axle. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Side step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper part of shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Offside bull bar. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper part of shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake shoe backing plates corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components has general surface corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section has general surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 93,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components has general surface corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section has general surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside & nearside front brake pipe unions (from hose to brake pipe to caliper) excessively corroded.

Offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,552 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Plate on tow bar. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake slight bind.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mount areas. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension components, general surface corrosion.

Vehicle chassis, rear section, general surface corrosion.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,054 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,739 miles

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

front brake pipe nuts to hoses corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,688 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 57,569 miles

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 MAF 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 64%.

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

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