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N953 HTE

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

247,143 mi
Last recorded247,143 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 HTE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 247,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 226,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 206,144 miles

Exhaust silencer fouling towbar

Front tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

coolant low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 187,961 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front lower ball joint passing grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting corroded/broken

Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer fouling towbar attachment

Various minor corrosion on underside

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 187,961 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front lower ball joint passing grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting corroded/broken

Oil residue around p.a.s pump although no visible leak at time of test

Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer fouling towbar attachment

Various minor corrosion on underside

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 172,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both side repeater lense missing

nearside front indicator lense cracked and condensated

rear of exhaust fouling chassis

Fail 17 Sep 2013 172,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both side repeater lense missing

nearside front indicator lense cracked and condensated

rear of exhaust fouling chassis

steering rack has a lot of play in its mounting bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2012 160,705 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 160,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust rubber mount deteriated

rear silencer fouling rear chassis

Fail 15 Sep 2011 146,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 146,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 132,493 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 132,493 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 113,773 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 113,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 80,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 80,108 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N953 HTE is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N953 HTE, 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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N953 HTE is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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