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M488 UBU

1995 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,048 mi
Last recorded160,048 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Estima129,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 160,048 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhuast center joint covered in paste

rear beake pipes protected in sealent

sills covers fited

Pass 6 Nov 2013 134,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 134,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 134,077 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 132,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,095 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 106,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 73,433 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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M488 UBU is a 1995 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M488 UBU, 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 M488 UBU registered?

M488 UBU is a 1995 Toyota Estima, first registered on 7 January 1995.

Is M488 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 UBU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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