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L49 UTU

1994 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,835 mi
Last recorded131,835 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 131,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 131,815 miles

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

nsf brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2013 125,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s handbrake innefficient

Pass 24 Jan 2012 119,757 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 114,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 106,638 miles

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

osr hand brake is poor

osr light is dim

wipers are on strike.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 92,365 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 85,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 76,367 miles

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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L49 UTU is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc 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 L49 UTU, 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 L49 UTU registered?

L49 UTU is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L49 UTU safe to buy?

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