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P523 TDX

1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

314,828 mi
Last recorded314,828 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf151,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 TDX
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 314,828 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 314,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central Pipe Has Hole And Rear Box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipes ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 309,167 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 309,166 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 305,132 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 305,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 302,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 302,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 292,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp loose but not insecure

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 292,627 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front head lamp loose but not insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2020 285,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in OSF lower wishbone inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lagging slightly in operation.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 275,766 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 275,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 268,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 256,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 246,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 229,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 218,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 210,193 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 196,569 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 180,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate deteriorated

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

under body shields fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 180,661 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate deteriorated

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

under body shields fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 160,692 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding

play in n/s of steering rack

under body shield fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 142,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 121,987 miles

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

sill covers & underbody shie;ds fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,702 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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P523 TDX is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 151,826 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P523 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P523 TDX is a 1996 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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