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N863 FSW

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,640 mi
Last recorded207,640 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 FSW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 207,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 204,591 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 204,591 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 198,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 194,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 188,689 miles

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

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

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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N863 FSW is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N863 FSW, 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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What year was N863 FSW registered?

N863 FSW is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N863 FSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N863 FSW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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