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L171 SGU

2001 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

237,100 mi
Last recorded237,100 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Toyota Estima122,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 237,100 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 237,051 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber

front wipers

oil leaks engine and box

rear brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

rear number plate

rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

Pass 3 Aug 2009 228,530 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 228,530 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 217,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 217,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 200,746 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 200,746 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 186,818 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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L171 SGU is a 2001 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L171 SGU, 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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What year was L171 SGU registered?

L171 SGU is a 2001 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is L171 SGU safe to buy?

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