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N389 MVF

1996 Toyota Surf

Purple Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,134 mi
Last recorded175,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 MVF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 175,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 164,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 164,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 153,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 153,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 129,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 129,454 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 126,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 124,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 117,170 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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N389 MVF is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Purple with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N389 MVF, 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 N389 MVF registered?

N389 MVF is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N389 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 MVF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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