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L157 FNP

1994 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 FNP
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 112,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 109,340 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 109,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 104,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 104,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 99,666 miles

Both rear tyres low

Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre pressures are low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,254 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,233 miles

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

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,153 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,153 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,091 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 80,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,246 miles

front flexible brake pipes perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,078 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,400 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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L157 FNP is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 131,801 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 L157 FNP, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L157 FNP is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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