1996 Toyota Surf 3.0L Diesel · N788 CBL
1996 Toyota Surf (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 198,608 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA SURF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N788 CBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 198,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N788 CBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Surf (N788 CBL) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
N788 CBL Mileage History
- 15/12/2021178,892 mi
- 12/12/2022186,316 mi+7,424 mi
- 04/12/2023192,945 mi+6,629 mi
- 10/12/2024198,608 mi+5,663 mi
Average of roughly 6,601 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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