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N776 YUX

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

218,374 mi
Last recorded218,374 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 YUX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 218,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 209,901 miles

Headlamp bulbs slightly different colour

Power steering slightly rough

Fail 29 May 2015 209,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp bulbs slightly different colour

Power steering slightly rough

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 May 2015 209,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Advise rear diff oil seal leaking

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre not seated on wheel rim

advise different type bulb (COLOUR) fitted to headlamps one side to other.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 197,822 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 197,822 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 May 2013 187,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 186,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 178,481 miles

fuel filler neck corroding

rear chassis corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2012 177,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 162,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 162,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,030 miles

Surface corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2009 113,030 miles

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

Surface corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,004 miles

slight play in the offside steering rack mount,not excessive

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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N776 YUX is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,446cc 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 N776 YUX, 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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N776 YUX is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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