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J228 LRV

1992 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Estima142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 LRV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 140,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 136,524 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery insecure

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear outer position lamp bulb not working but still 50% illuminated

offside front antiroll bar verticle link rubber boot split

rear coil springs corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear suspension bushes perished but no movement (shocks,panard bar and tie bars)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery insecure

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear outer position lamp bulb not working but still 50% illuminated

offside front antiroll bar verticle link rubber boot split

rear coil springs corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear suspension bushes perished but no movement (shocks,panard bar and tie bars)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 134,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both front tyres perishing

engine oil top up tank under bonnet getting low

front brake discs have surface corrosion

offside front drop link lower ball joint rubber split

rear exhaust corroded

rear seats (3rd row) when presented for test not fitted

slight play nearside front steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2008 134,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both front tyres perishing

engine oil top up tank under bonnet getting low

front brake discs have surface corrosion

offside front drop link lower ball joint rubber split

rear exhaust corroded

rear seats (3rd row) when presented for test not fitted

slight play nearside front steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 133,472 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

crack in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2007 133,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

crack in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2006 128,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 128,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J228 LRV is a 1992 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 J228 LRV, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J228 LRV registered?

J228 LRV is a 1992 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J228 LRV safe to buy?

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