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N770 SMX

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

277,460 mi
Last recorded277,460 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 277,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 277,460 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 261,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 246,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 246,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nut lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 242,519 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 229,458 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 229,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 215,298 miles

Rear bumper corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 215,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 202,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 191,866 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 180,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 180,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 167,674 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 167,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 157,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 151,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 140,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 124,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 104,172 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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N770 SMX is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 N770 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N770 SMX registered?

N770 SMX is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is N770 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N770 SMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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