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N883 CCF

1996 Toyota Surf

Cream Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

273,947 mi
Last recorded273,947 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 CCF
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 273,947 miles

Offside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2017 273,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 268,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 256,638 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 256,638 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 248,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 227,858 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 226,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 206,071 miles

front discs general corrosion

all rear suspension bushes show age/wear

exhaust corroding in places

Fail 8 Dec 2011 206,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear suspension bushes show age/wear

exhaust corroding in places

front discs general corrosion

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit (on 1.9mm)advise replacement

Pass 30 Dec 2010 191,747 miles

exhaust for corrosion

offside rear tyre on 1.8mm of tread limit is 1.6mm will need replacing soon

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar saddle bush

Fail 30 Dec 2010 191,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust for corrosion

offside rear tyre on 1.8mm of tread limit is 1.6mm will need replacing soon

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar saddle bush

Pass 20 Nov 2009 171,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 146,423 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 146,391 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 130,800 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 130,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N883 CCF is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Cream with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N883 CCF, 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 N883 CCF registered?

N883 CCF is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N883 CCF safe to buy?

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