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N994 UCG

1996 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,277 mi
Last recorded317,277 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 UCG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 317,277 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bushes on shock absorber perishing/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link upper bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear for age of vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2026 317,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper bushes on shock absorber perishing/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar link upper bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear for age of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2025 310,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 304,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 304,836 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 296,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 296,418 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 286,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 272,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 272,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 254,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Saddle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Some lift in both front lower suspension ball joints and dust covers perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 254,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Saddle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Some lift in both front lower suspension ball joints and dust covers perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 221,014 miles

offside battery is slightly insecure

some lift in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints

some play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links

some wear in nearside and offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 221,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stuck inside to windscreen (8.3.1e)

offside battery is slightly insecure

some lift in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints

some play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links

some wear in nearside and offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 195,811 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers are perished

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 195,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All front suspension ball joint dust covers are perished

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 182,351 miles

Front outer anti-roll bar link gaitors perished

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front trackrod end gaitor perished

Rear shockabsorber bushes perished

Slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 182,351 miles

Front outer anti-roll bar link gaitors perished

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front trackrod end gaitor perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear shockabsorber bushes perished

Slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 168,814 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

exhaust rear tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2012 164,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 153,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 153,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 136,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 118,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 106,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,898 miles

some play in ns steering idler, some lift in both lower ball joints,some radial play in rear bearings

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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N994 UCG is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N994 UCG, 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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N994 UCG is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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