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N186 RDL

2003 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

248,557 mi
Last recorded248,557 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 RDL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 248,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 247,070 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 247,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 239,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 226,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 226,078 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 216,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 208,984 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2010 198,137 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 198,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 185,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 175,564 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 175,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

smoke test not carried out at customers request

Pass 14 Feb 2007 151,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2007 151,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 124,773 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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N186 RDL is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 129,758 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 N186 RDL, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N186 RDL registered?

N186 RDL is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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