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N842 SMX

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,450 mi
Last recorded221,450 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 221,450 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 210,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 199,414 miles

oil leak

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2012 186,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 175,898 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit

Pass 27 Oct 2010 164,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 153,178 miles

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 11 Oct 2008 143,822 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 143,703 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 133,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 132,976 miles

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

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

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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N842 SMX is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N842 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 N842 SMX registered?

N842 SMX is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 5 November 1995.

Is N842 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N842 SMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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