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N314 BRC

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,613 mi
Last recorded168,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 168,613 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 159,996 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar D bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

rear diff oil leak

underside & suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 156,392 miles

under body corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 154,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underside showing signs off corrosion

engine and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 154,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose leaking filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement at brake drum (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underside showing signs off corrosion

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 150,251 miles

All underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipes coated in wax oil

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake only just met test requirements

Pass 17 Jun 2016 148,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 148,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 136,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 132,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,388 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 126,388 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 118,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,661 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate laminate coming away

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,301 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 88,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,290 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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N314 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N314 BRC, 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 N314 BRC registered?

N314 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N314 BRC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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