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N143 JBY

1996 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,044 mi
Last recorded186,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 186,044 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 186,000 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached ABS cable fouling tyre inner sidewall (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 179,468 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 177,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 177,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 167,527 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 155,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 144,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,095 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s/m door damaged

n/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2011 134,095 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s/m door damaged

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 111,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 111,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,287 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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N143 JBY is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N143 JBY, 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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N143 JBY is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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