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M517 COT

1995 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Estima129,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 COT
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 136,790 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 136,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,817 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 118,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,676 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,477 miles

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

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,477 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,599 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Mar 2008 78,594 miles

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

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,644 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,484 miles

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

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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M517 COT is a 1995 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M517 COT, 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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M517 COT is a 1995 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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