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J740 PDE

1992 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2181cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Estima142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 PDE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,181cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 109,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 109,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 May 2008 98,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 98,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J740 PDE is a 1992 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,181cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J740 PDE, 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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What year was J740 PDE registered?

J740 PDE is a 1992 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J740 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J740 PDE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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