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N563 TDW

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,545 mi
Last recorded227,545 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 TDW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 227,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 223,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 222,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 216,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 206,408 miles

front sub-frame and components showing corrosion generally

rear axel and components showing corrosion generally

Fail 8 Jan 2019 206,405 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

front sub-frame and components showing corrosion generally

rear axel and components showing corrosion generally

Pass 12 Jun 2017 199,450 miles

Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front arb bush slightly deteriorated

Slight surface corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Jun 2016 190,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 188,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 183,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 183,153 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 173,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2013 173,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 164,604 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 164,513 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 146,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 133,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 133,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,994 miles

advise slight deteriation to rear - exit exhaust system at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,181 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 82,181 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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N563 TDW is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N563 TDW, 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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N563 TDW is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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