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N393 PYJ

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

252,370 mi
Last recorded252,370 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 252,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 244,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 236,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 236,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 226,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 216,754 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Pass 27 Feb 2021 208,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 195,574 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 195,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 187,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 179,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 164,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 159,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 155,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 148,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 141,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 136,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 128,540 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack rubber mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,586 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 110,586 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,343 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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N393 PYJ is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 N393 PYJ, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N393 PYJ registered?

N393 PYJ is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N393 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N393 PYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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