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L491 CTY

2005 Toyota Estima

White Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,321 mi
Last recorded154,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 154,321 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 154,321 miles

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

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF SIDE WALL DAMADGE

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 132,071 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 132,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 101,297 miles

oil leak

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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L491 CTY is a 2005 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 118,713 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 L491 CTY, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L491 CTY registered?

L491 CTY is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is L491 CTY safe to buy?

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