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L279 CTY

1994 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,033 mi
Last recorded242,033 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 242,033 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2013 235,397 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)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 230,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 217,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 201,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 184,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 163,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 163,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 139,541 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 139,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 111,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 111,584 miles

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

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

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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L279 CTY is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L279 CTY, 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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What year was L279 CTY registered?

L279 CTY is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L279 CTY safe to buy?

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