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RIG 8644

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,419 mi
Last recorded131,419 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 8644
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 129,102 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 126,692 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steeering rack mounting bushes worn

Wheels / Tyres protruding beyond the wheel arches (All 4)

Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged / cracked outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at the steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 126,169 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,020 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint input shaft seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,984 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 124,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,520 miles

Central "stop" lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,496 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 117,146 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 117,146 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 108,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,553 miles

All Brake Pipes Sprayed With Penetrating Fluid

Both Front Driveshaft Inner CV Boots Insecure and Split

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering Rack Mounting Rubbers Have Play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,043 miles

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

both inner drive shaft boots split

o/s rear brake hand and foot has only just met the requirements

Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both inner drive shaft boots split

o/s rear brake hand and foot has only just met the requirements

Pass 13 May 2009 89,135 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s front inner d/shaft r/boots split

steering rack support bushes starting to wear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,105 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot starting to deteriorate

no warning light for rear fog light

o/s/r backplate slightly contaminated with oil

o/s/r brake reading slightly low but just within legal limits

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 82,211 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,305 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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RIG 8644 is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIG 8644, 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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RIG 8644 is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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