Department of Transport and Regional Services
Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles
USED VEHICLE – NOT ELIGIBLE
Reference No.: NE4/00 |
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Schedule 1 Vehicle Details |
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Make : |
Toyota |
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Model : |
Hilux Surf 185 |
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Model Code : |
N185W |
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Category : |
MC |
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Build Date Range: |
from |
01/1995 |
to |
Current |
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month/year |
month/year |
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Variants: |
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Schedule 2 Not Eligible Basis |
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Regulation 24(4)(c)(ii). Model of vehicle fails to meet 2 out of 4 criteria. |
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Schedule 3 Alternative Make and Model |
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Entry No: N/A (Toyota 4Runner) |
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Entry No: N/A |
This decision is based on assessment of information provided against the criteria established under Regulation 24 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations.
19 September 2002
Administrator of Vehicle Standards Issue Date
Reasons for Decision Reference No.: NE4/00 |
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Criteria |
Description |
Criteria Met |
Appearance |
Different Silhouette to other popular MC vehicles being significantly smaller in all dimensions. |
No |
Unusual Design Features |
3 Litre Turbo engine available in the Surf 185 but not available in other Toyota MC category vehicles until 2000. Suspension type different - shock absorbers are adjustable from the dashboard, advanced control over handling & safety. |
No
No |
Performance |
(5VZFE) 3.4lt V6 136kWengine: - 77kW/tonne (3RZFE) 2.7lt I4 110kWengine: - 68kW/tonne (1KD-FTV) 3.0lt I4 125kW engine[ - 65kW/tonne |
No No No |
Specialist Publications |
"Car & Driver " magazine road test, & "Roadtest.com"- review. |
Yes |
Basis for Not Eligible |
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Regulation 24(4)(b)(ii)(A) and 24(4)(c)(ii). Model of vehicle has not been supplied in MC Category to the Australian market in Full Volume but fails to meet 2 out of 4 criteria. |
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