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L285 RHE

1999 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,411 mi
Last recorded215,411 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Toyota Estima141,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 RHE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 215,411 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 215,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2009 215,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear back plate covered in oil

Pass 3 Mar 2008 204,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 198,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,265 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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L285 RHE is a 1999 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L285 RHE, 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 L285 RHE registered?

L285 RHE is a 1999 Toyota Estima, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is L285 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 RHE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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