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N355 TBO

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

213,354 mi
Last recorded213,354 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 213,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 213,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 201,920 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 201,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 198,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 194,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 190,811 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 187,487 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 187,487 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 181,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 174,421 miles

Front BRAKE FLUID LOW! CHECK FRONT PADS!!!!!!!!

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 168,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to nearside rear panel and bumper

Fail 25 May 2017 168,469 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to nearside rear panel and bumper

Pass 25 May 2016 164,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2016 164,022 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 163,028 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 153,746 miles

both rear tyres perished in tyre tread

o s f tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Fail 18 Mar 2013 153,746 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished in tyre tread

o s f tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 149,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 149,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 145,225 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 145,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 140,266 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

suspect fluid leak from o/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2008 130,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear hub weeping

Fail 26 Jun 2008 130,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear hub weeping

Pass 2 May 2007 123,040 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack bushes have gone soft and have minor movement

Pass 28 Apr 2006 114,459 miles

Slight movement between Steering rack and chassis

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2006 114,351 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Slight movement between Steering rack and chassis

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N355 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N355 TBO, 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 N355 TBO registered?

N355 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N355 TBO shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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