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L188 HYW

1994 Toyota Estima

Maroon Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,020 mi
Last recorded187,020 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 HYW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 187,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 187,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 174,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 159,497 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 159,497 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r/ number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2008 140,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 123,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L188 HYW is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Maroon with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L188 HYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L188 HYW registered?

L188 HYW is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L188 HYW safe to buy?

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