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A9 EFG

1996 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,281 mi
Last recorded155,281 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EFG
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 155,281 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 155,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 154,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 154,438 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 150,299 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 147,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 143,529 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Oct 2010 143,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Oct 2009 131,614 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind on both front and rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,450 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 119,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear shockabsorber has slight wetness

Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,955 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 99,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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A9 EFG is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,340 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 Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 EFG registered?

A9 EFG is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is A9 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 EFG shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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