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N610 SMX

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

256,554 mi
Last recorded256,554 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN610 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 256,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear park brake has only just met requirements

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/suspension mounts and tow bar (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 244,941 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 244,941 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 225,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 225,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 May 2014 215,888 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S inner rack joint

Pass 1 May 2013 204,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 193,538 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 193,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 176,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 164,700 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 164,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,660 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 2 Oct 2006 134,725 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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N610 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N610 SMX, 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 N610 SMX registered?

N610 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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