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J276 MHC

2002 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,242 mi
Last recorded189,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota Estima120,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ276 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 189,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2009 179,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 170,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front number plate slightly crazed

n/s/f seat belt not locking when operated forcefully

Fail 29 Nov 2008 170,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front number plate slightly crazed

n/s/f seat belt not locking when operated forcefully

Pass 16 Nov 2007 164,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2007 164,072 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2007 164,061 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005

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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J276 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 120,830 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 J276 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J276 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Estima, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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