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N5 RUF

1996 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

234,896 mi
Last recorded234,896 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 RUF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 234,896 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 230,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyer big crakes in side walls can not see any cords

slight crossion all round

Pass 8 Jun 2012 228,656 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly low effort

Pass 2 Jun 2011 218,536 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 208,012 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 194,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 194,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 182,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 166,728 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2006 147,748 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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N5 RUF is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N5 RUF, 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 N5 RUF registered?

N5 RUF is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N5 RUF safe to buy?

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