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N98 END

1995 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

356,203 mi
Last recorded356,203 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 END
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 356,203 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 356,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced possible bad earth (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 353,560 miles

rear diff leaking oil

rear spring mounts and rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 353,560 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

rear spring mounts and rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 347,395 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 17 Apr 2015 347,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 May 2014 342,179 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff casing badly corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 342,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff casing badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 322,970 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 322,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 288,481 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 288,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 288,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 251,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 193,151 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 193,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 151,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 120,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,018 miles

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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N98 END is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 N98 END, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N98 END registered?

N98 END is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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