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L399 SGW

1994 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,266 mi
Last recorded197,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 197,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 195,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 191,662 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 176,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 167,242 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 154,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 154,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 138,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 122,101 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 114,392 miles

front brake pads very thin

rear section of exhaust corroding + blowing

vehicle emitting some black smoke

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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L399 SGW is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L399 SGW, 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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L399 SGW is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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