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N226 FHE

1999 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,078 mi
Last recorded230,078 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Estima141,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 FHE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 230,078 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR NO PLATE SPACE ON LOWER LETTERS IS LARGLY GAPED

Fail 3 Aug 2011 229,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR NO PLATE SPACE ON LOWER LETTERS IS LARGLY GAPED

Pass 11 Aug 2010 220,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no spare wheel at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2010 220,812 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no spare wheel at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,475 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,140 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 202,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 194,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 194,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes greased

c/v gaiters perished

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 177,819 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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N226 FHE is a 1999 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 141,328 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 N226 FHE, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N226 FHE registered?

N226 FHE is a 1999 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N226 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 FHE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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