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N203 PTL

1996 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 PTL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,123 miles

Advise front axle brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,768 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,758 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,588 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,917 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,543 miles

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

all tyres cracking on treads

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,684 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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N203 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N203 PTL, 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 N203 PTL registered?

N203 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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