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J579 MHC

1992 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,676 mi
Last recorded192,676 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Estima142,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 192,676 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 192,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 181,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 175,240 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 169,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 168,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 161,325 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front screen cracked low down outside drivers view at time of test

prop shaft front "uj" joint loose in housing

Fail 24 May 2012 161,325 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front screen cracked low down outside drivers view at time of test

steering lock inoperative

prop shaft front "uj" joint loose in housing

Pass 17 May 2011 154,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2011 154,117 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2010 146,639 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 136,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 136,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 12,574 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,643 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 110,714 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 110,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J579 MHC is a 1992 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J579 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 34 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J579 MHC is a 1992 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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