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J729 DAP

2001 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,621 mi
Last recorded198,621 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Estima122,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 DAP
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 198,621 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 198,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 188,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 188,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 176,495 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 167,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 167,702 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 159,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 147,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 138,077 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 124,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 128,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 10,790 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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J729 DAP is a 2001 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 122,671 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 J729 DAP, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J729 DAP is a 2001 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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