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N356 SMX

1996 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

219,211 mi
Last recorded219,211 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 219,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2019 210,078 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 210,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 205,826 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 205,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 198,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 198,711 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 195,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 195,543 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)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 179,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 164,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 145,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,812 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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N356 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N356 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 N356 SMX registered?

N356 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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