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K255 LUA

1992 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,453 mi
Last recorded207,453 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Estima142,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 LUA
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 207,453 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 179,858 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 179,858 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 171,564 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 157,547 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have play

both rack arms have play

handbrake performance has slight inbalance

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2009 157,407 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 18 Apr 2008 150,549 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 150,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 140,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 140,096 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres low and cracking

handbrake has inbalance

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K255 LUA is a 1992 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K255 LUA, 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 K255 LUA registered?

K255 LUA is a 1992 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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