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L278 LND

1999 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,727 mi
Last recorded160,727 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Toyota Estima141,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 LND
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 160,727 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 160,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 144,537 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 144,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 135,504 miles

both wipers split but clearing screen

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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L278 LND is a 1999 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 141,328 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 L278 LND, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L278 LND registered?

L278 LND is a 1999 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L278 LND safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 LND shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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