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L404 YCV

1994 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,857 mi
Last recorded155,857 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 YCV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 155,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 155,847 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 149,225 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 149,219 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 138,996 miles

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

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

decelerometre tested(brakes)

nearside front shock absorber damp***

nearside washer weak

two exhaust mounts not attached(system still supported o/k)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 138,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

decelerometre tested(brakes)

nearside front shock absorber damp***

nearside washer weak

smoke emission(blue)****

two exhaust mounts not attached(system still supported o/k)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 74,055 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 74,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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L404 YCV is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L404 YCV, 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 L404 YCV registered?

L404 YCV is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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