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M40 TLB

1996 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,906 mi
Last recorded126,906 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 TLB
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 122,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,509 miles

slight movement in front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight movement in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,095 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links .

Fail 24 Oct 2012 113,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front anti roll bar links .

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,181 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise nearside front inner tyre tread low plus wall slightly damaged

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M40 TLB is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,340 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 M40 TLB, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M40 TLB registered?

M40 TLB is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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