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J261 AVO

1992 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Estima142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 AVO
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 144,464 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER POORLY SECURED

Pass 6 Jan 2012 136,240 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 136,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 128,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 118,311 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 115,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 107,069 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 107,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) 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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J261 AVO is a 1992 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J261 AVO, 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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J261 AVO is a 1992 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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