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N256 HNP

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

260,826 mi
Last recorded260,826 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 HNP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 260,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 254,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 252,431 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 251,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 251,046 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to hub oil seal failure (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play within ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 244,487 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 244,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended nearside indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 242,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 232,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 232,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 219,905 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 219,815 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 207,338 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 194,330 miles

Nearside Rear Inner anti roll bar bush

Offside Rear Inner anti roll bar bush

Pass 11 Jan 2016 182,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 168,790 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 168,790 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 159,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 147,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,823 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack mounting bush

Fail 4 Jan 2012 134,823 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack mounting bush

Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,847 miles

steering rack bushes seem worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,846 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

steering rack bushes seem worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 108,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,231 miles

centre steering rack bush has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,539 miles

slight play in rack mount rubbers.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 100,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,146 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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N256 HNP is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc 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 N256 HNP, 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 N256 HNP registered?

N256 HNP is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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