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N246 PTL

1996 Toyota Estima

Gold Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 PTL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 117,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all wheels have trims fitted

child seats fitted

rear number plate has a crack

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all wheels have trims fitted

child seats fitted

rear number plate has a crack

Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 105,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 96,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 122,842 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 122,842 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N246 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Gold with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N246 PTL registered?

N246 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N246 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 PTL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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