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N889 HWC

1996 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

245,975 mi
Last recorded245,975 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 HWC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 245,975 miles

both wipers deteriating on lower edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 245,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both wipers deteriating on lower edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 232,016 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 231,998 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 217,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play at steering rack to chassis mounting bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2011 217,077 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play at steering rack to chassis mounting bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2010 198,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 198,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 177,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front offside inner track control arm slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2009 177,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front offside inner track control arm slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2008 147,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 147,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 115,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 115,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,352 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

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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N889 HWC is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N889 HWC, 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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N889 HWC is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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