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L291 MJH

1994 Toyota Estima

Black Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 MJH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 129,178 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise front shocks have reduced damping effect.

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery loose but not insecure

n/s wiper blade deteriorating (spilt end)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 107,101 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,101 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n\s front window protector has sharpe edges repaired by tape

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,611 miles

n\s front window protector has sharpe edges repaired by tape

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,062 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 84,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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L291 MJH is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L291 MJH, 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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L291 MJH is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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