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L996 KVU

1999 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,070 mi
Last recorded124,070 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Estima141,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side reart tyre cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2014 105,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side reart tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,481 miles

front brakes slight bind when jacked up

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2013 105,462 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brakes slight bind when jacked up

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake load sensing valve in poor condition

rear reg plate cracked

tailgate struts do not support weight of tailgate

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2011 102,451 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,438 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 100,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 94,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 94,650 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,827 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front windscreen slightly scratched.

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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L996 KVU is a 1999 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L996 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L996 KVU registered?

L996 KVU is a 1999 Toyota Estima, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is L996 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L996 KVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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