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N423 CAV

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,391 mi
Last recorded202,391 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 CAV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 202,391 miles

exhaust temporary repair

Fail 16 Aug 2016 202,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters nut securing (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 191,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 191,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 182,398 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 182,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 161,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Fail 3 Sep 2012 161,644 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 2 Sep 2011 148,982 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

O/S/F Inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,982 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded

O/S/F Inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,083 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,869 miles

right side inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,491 miles

o/s front inner c.v boot split

Pass 1 Sep 2007 96,914 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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N423 CAV is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N423 CAV, 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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N423 CAV is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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