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N740 XFJ

1995 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,738 mi
Last recorded249,738 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Hi Lux Surf151,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 XFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 249,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 229,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 229,713 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2014 218,299 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 218,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 216,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 216,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 210,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 210,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 202,468 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 202,361 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 184,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 168,809 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 168,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 131,695 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N740 XFJ is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 151,494 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N740 XFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N740 XFJ registered?

N740 XFJ is a 1995 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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