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M481 OFX

1995 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,825 mi
Last recorded181,825 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Estima129,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 OFX
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 181,825 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Evidence of oil on steering rack o/s

Front shock absorbers weak

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some general light corrosion to underbody and structure

Fail 3 Aug 2012 181,770 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Corrosion to all coil springs

Evidence of oil on steering rack o/s

Front shock absorbers weak

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some drag/ bind to front brakes and pads worn to service limits

Some general light corrosion to underbody and structure

Some uneven application to front brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2011 171,638 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 160,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Evidence of oil o/s of steering rack

Front shock absorbers weak operation

Slight freeplay in n/s inner steering rack joint

Some wear to front brake discs

Some wear/freeplay in both front suspension arm inner bushes

Wipers poor operation

Fail 6 Aug 2010 160,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Evidence of oil o/s of steering rack

Front shock absorbers weak operation

Slight freeplay in n/s inner steering rack joint

Some wear to front brake discs

Some wear/freeplay in both front suspension arm inner bushes

Wipers poor operation

Pass 3 Aug 2009 148,640 miles

front brake pads 30% left

n/s/r tyre 2mm left

o/s/f window n/w

o/s/r tyre 3mm left

Pass 31 Jul 2008 139,386 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 139,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 130,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 118,683 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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M481 OFX is a 1995 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M481 OFX, 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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What year was M481 OFX registered?

M481 OFX is a 1995 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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