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N790 XTA

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

246,702 mi
Last recorded246,702 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 XTA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 246,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 239,553 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Nov 2023 282,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 227,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 227,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 220,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering rack mount bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2020 212,978 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 205,996 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 205,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 197,995 miles

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 21 Nov 2018 197,993 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 189,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Nov 2016 180,609 miles

PLAY O/S STEERING RACK BUSH

Fail 25 Nov 2016 180,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

PLAY O/S STEERING RACK BUSH

Pass 27 Nov 2015 171,729 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 171,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 162,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 153,792 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 153,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 145,330 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 145,329 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 138,052 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 133,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 125,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 121,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 115,173 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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N790 XTA is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N790 XTA, 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 N790 XTA registered?

N790 XTA is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N790 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 XTA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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