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M27 TVU

2001 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,217 mi
Last recorded197,217 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota Estima122,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 197,217 miles

exhaust has been repaired with a bandage and paste

Fail 6 Feb 2012 197,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust has been repaired with a bandage and paste

Pass 7 Feb 2011 189,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 181,220 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 181,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 172,705 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 172,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 165,775 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 165,775 miles

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

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

front pads low

front tyres worn on inner

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2006 162,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 144,331 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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M27 TVU is a 2001 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 122,671 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 M27 TVU, 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 25 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 M27 TVU registered?

M27 TVU is a 2001 Toyota Estima, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is M27 TVU safe to buy?

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