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J235 NLU

1993 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,574 mi
Last recorded133,574 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Estima137,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 120,312 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,276 miles

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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J235 NLU is a 1993 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J235 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 33 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J235 NLU?

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What year was J235 NLU registered?

J235 NLU is a 1993 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is J235 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J235 NLU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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