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N45 THB

1995 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

252,667 mi
Last recorded252,667 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 THB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 252,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 252,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 246,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not weakend

Fail 26 Sep 2018 246,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded but not weakend

Fail 6 Sep 2018 245,939 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bull bar holed and corroded both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door corroded and holed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door holed and corroded sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded body mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 239,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise general rust to all suspension components

advise general under body corrosion

advise rear service brake imbalance

Fail 4 Aug 2017 239,773 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded and mounting points corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (2.4.G.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 233,908 miles

Offside Rear close to limit 265/70/15

advise surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

adviseunderbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 225,530 miles

Carried out as a re-test from old VTS device. Previous test number: 356915615427

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2015 225,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper chrome rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 216,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 207,850 miles

advise front bumper corroding on both corners

advise under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 207,819 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise front bumper corroding on both corners

advise under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 200,605 miles

underside of vehicle heavely wax oiled

Pass 30 Apr 2010 184,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 171,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 164,639 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 164,630 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2007 151,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,262 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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N45 THB is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 N45 THB, 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.

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N45 THB is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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