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L406 LNE

1994 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,583 mi
Last recorded165,583 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 165,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 164,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 161,464 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2012 161,301 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2011 157,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 152,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 152,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,672 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 146,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,328 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2007 111,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S HAND BRAKE IS A BIT LOW ON READINGS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 18 May 2007 111,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S HAND BRAKE IS A BIT LOW ON READINGS

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 19 May 2006 95,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 95,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L406 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L406 LNE, 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 L406 LNE registered?

L406 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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