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N316 SMX

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

421,590 mi
Last recorded421,590 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 421,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 421,528 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 421,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 421,452 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 421,452 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 413,042 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 379,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 339,974 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 339,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 309,208 miles

Both front position lamps LEDs flickering

Pass 10 Jan 2017 283,050 miles

steering rack bush worn

Fail 10 Jan 2017 283,050 miles

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

steering rack bush worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 251,666 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 251,572 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 223,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 201,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 197,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 196,435 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 178,819 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 178,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 161,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil level minimum

Fail 1 Dec 2008 161,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil level minimum

Pass 27 Nov 2007 145,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 127,968 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2006 127,968 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 111,755 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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N316 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N316 SMX, 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 N316 SMX registered?

N316 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N316 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 SMX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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