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N721 MDE

1996 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,732 mi
Last recorded216,732 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 216,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 209,466 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 204,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 198,925 miles

Offside Front tyre

brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2015 193,189 miles

surface rust on chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2014 186,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

rear suspension components corroded

surface corrosion of complete underside

Pass 4 Apr 2013 180,179 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear suspension components corroded

front to rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 175,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

surface corrosion of complete underside ie: floors & chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2011 165,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,894 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 156,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 148,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 137,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 137,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 129,158 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 129,006 miles

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

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2006 121,852 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 121,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

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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N721 MDE is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N721 MDE, 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 N721 MDE registered?

N721 MDE is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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