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N856 CDC

1995 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,838 mi
Last recorded181,838 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 CDC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 181,838 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2025 181,838 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 181,627 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 179,639 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 171,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 171,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 164,775 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 154,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 153,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering arm and track rod joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,389 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 151,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 146,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,485 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 126,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,378 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,913 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 100,049 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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N856 CDC is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N856 CDC, 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 N856 CDC registered?

N856 CDC is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N856 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 CDC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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