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N197 FHL

1996 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,414 mi
Last recorded166,414 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 FHL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 166,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 151,708 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 142,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side & o/side front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 142,843 miles

n/side & o/side front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2006 131,105 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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N197 FHL is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N197 FHL, 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 N197 FHL registered?

N197 FHL is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N197 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 FHL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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