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M251 RCY

1995 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

245,342 mi
Last recorded245,342 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Estima129,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 RCY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 245,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 245,330 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 228,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 228,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 206,249 miles

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

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

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

windscreen marked in swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2012 181,046 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Nov 2011 172,928 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 172,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 163,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 163,337 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 148,215 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 148,215 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2008 138,123 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 138,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,152 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 4 Jun 2007 128,027 miles

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

slight damage to windsreen

Pass 17 May 2006 101,432 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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M251 RCY is a 1995 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 129,192 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 M251 RCY, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M251 RCY is a 1995 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 July 1995.

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