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N126 XTT

1996 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 XTT
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,057 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,057 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,976 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 106,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,553 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 98,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,897 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,712 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,417 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,923 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,923 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 58,617 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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N126 XTT is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N126 XTT, 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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N126 XTT is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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