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L729 FEL

1999 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,234 mi
Last recorded170,234 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Estima141,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 FEL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 170,234 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 170,197 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2013 163,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 163,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 149,538 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 149,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,119 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 138,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 121,875 miles

front and rear brake pipes lightly corroded

slight cracking on rear number plate

Fail 4 Nov 2009 121,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front and rear brake pipes lightly corroded

oil leak at front

rear brake balance uneven

rear fog light wires insecure

slight cracking on rear number plate

Pass 12 Jul 2008 119,786 miles

front registration plate begining to deteriate and rear registration plate is cracked in the corner

Fail 5 Jul 2008 11,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate begining to deteriate and rear registration plate is cracked in the corner

Pass 3 Jul 2007 110,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 110,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/ wiper slightly split

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 102,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 102,417 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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L729 FEL is a 1999 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 141,328 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 L729 FEL, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L729 FEL is a 1999 Toyota Estima, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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