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J148 NLU

2005 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,559 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,537 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,707 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 61,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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J148 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 118,713 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 J148 NLU, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J148 NLU registered?

J148 NLU is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is J148 NLU safe to buy?

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