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N949 XOD

1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf151,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 XOD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 79,779 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,291 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,921 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,078 miles

Suspension Components ,Sub frame & Axle has slight surface Corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,028 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,761 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,657 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,914 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,566 miles

steering rack mounting bushes getting soft

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,566 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

steering rack mounting bushes getting soft

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,375 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,375 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 45,779 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight play on steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,779 miles

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

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

Slight play on steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,680 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N949 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 151,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N949 XOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N949 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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