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K268 YEL

1993 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,018 mi
Last recorded158,018 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Estima137,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK268 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 158,018 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 158,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 148,556 miles

Brake pedal slightly spoungey

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

Front differential bush deteriated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 148,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front differential bush deteriated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 148,507 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pads ALL ROUND getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 141,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 135,793 miles

f/dics with slight pitting and judder

lsv brake pipe slightly pitted

os/f tyre with edge wear

steering coloum with slight play

steering rack with slight leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 135,763 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

f/dics with slight pitting and judder

lsv brake pipe slightly pitted

os/f tyre with edge wear

steering coloum with slight play

steering rack with slight leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 122,116 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 122,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 122,054 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 111,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 111,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ns/f damper with slight leak

Pass 23 Jun 2005 92,256 miles

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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K268 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,630 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 K268 YEL, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K268 YEL is a 1993 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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