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M257 MYW

1995 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,605 mi
Last recorded143,605 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Estima129,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 MYW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 143,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 131,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 123,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 123,524 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 121,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 110,549 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 110,549 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 104,319 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 104,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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M257 MYW is a 1995 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M257 MYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M257 MYW registered?

M257 MYW is a 1995 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M257 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M257 MYW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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