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J4 GLH

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GLH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,764 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 74,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,771 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,067 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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J4 GLH is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J4 GLH, 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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What year was J4 GLH registered?

J4 GLH is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J4 GLH safe to buy?

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