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N188 FJC

1996 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,111 mi
Last recorded254,111 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 FJC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 254,111 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

N/S/F CV BOOT IS WORN

OIL LEAKS

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 24 Aug 2009 254,111 miles

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

N/S/F CV BOOT IS WORN

OIL LEAKS

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 7 Aug 2008 244,090 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHIES AND DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

THE O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN AND DAMP

THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING RACK END ARE WORN

Fail 1 Aug 2008 244,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING IS WORN

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHIES AND DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F WIPER BLADE IS WORN

THE O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN AND DAMP

THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING RACK END ARE WORN

Pass 17 Aug 2007 238,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 229,984 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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N188 FJC is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N188 FJC, 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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What year was N188 FJC registered?

N188 FJC is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N188 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 FJC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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