1994 Toyota Surf 3.0L Diesel · M296 EAH
1994 Toyota Surf (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 221,209 km. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA SURF
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 221,209 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M296 EAH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2015
- 221,209 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M296 EAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Toyota Surf (M296 EAH) between January 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
M296 EAH Odometer History
- 16/01/2006137,594 mi
- 18/07/2007137,731 mi+137 mi
- 19/06/200814,872 km
- 07/07/2009159,221 mi
- 10/07/2009159,222 km
- 12/07/2010170,531 mi
- 16/07/2010170,535 km
- 14/07/2011182,907 km+12,372 km
- 12/07/2012193,056 km+10,149 km
- 03/07/2013201,871 mi
- 10/07/2014211,024 km
- 18/07/2014211,217 km+193 km
- 14/07/2015221,209 km+9,992 km
Average of roughly 8,811 km per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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