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J302 NLN

1997 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ302 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 228,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general structure patch repaired

Fail 18 Oct 2018 228,279 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped during brake test (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Coolant leak from engine ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 224,155 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 224,155 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 218,049 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general structure surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 218,049 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

general structure surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2015 213,397 miles

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

general underside structure surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 213,397 miles

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

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

general underside structure surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 208,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 208,238 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 202,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 5 Nov 2013 202,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 23 Oct 2012 196,128 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 196,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges and sidewalls deteriorated

n/s/f sill corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 189,469 miles

sill covers

Fail 25 Oct 2011 189,469 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sill covers

Pass 3 Nov 2010 185,098 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 185,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 180,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 173,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 172,948 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 166,500 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 166,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 131,627 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 131,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 157,957 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 157,957 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on sides

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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J302 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 123,414 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 J302 NLN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J302 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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