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N744 PYL

1996 Toyota Surf

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,497 mi
Last recorded221,497 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 221,497 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Front bumper loose on nearside will require permanently securing

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

TYRES- 225/55R18

Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Front bumper loose on nearside will require permanently securing

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

TYRES- 225/55R18

Pass 26 Aug 2015 214,511 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)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges - 225/55/18

Fail 25 Aug 2015 214,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges - 225/55/18

Pass 7 May 2014 207,403 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 207,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 201,467 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

induction noise

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 1 May 2012 195,856 miles

Exhaust rear section insecure

Slight lift o/s lower ball joint

Slight wear onsteering rack mounting bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2012 195,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust rear section insecure

Slight lift o/s lower ball joint

Slight wear onsteering rack mounting bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 186,829 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front springs slightly corroaded

Chips in windscreen

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside inner cv boot split

Rear view mirror missing

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 31 Mar 2011 186,780 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

all coil springs slightly corroded

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

chips in windscreen

front brake pads look low

front tyres scrubbed inner edges

n/s/f front bump stop loose

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

plastic outer sill covers fitted

sligh tplay in o/s/f inner track rod

slight corrosion to chassis

slight oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2010 175,045 miles

nearside inner cv boot slit

Fail 22 Mar 2010 175,036 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside inner cv boot slit

Pass 31 Jan 2009 157,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 138,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 115,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,500 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 90,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

near side rear tyre has a cut to outer side wall

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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N744 PYL is a 1996 Toyota Surf in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N744 PYL, 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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N744 PYL is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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