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N256 FKE

1996 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,113 mi
Last recorded94,113 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,718 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 92,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 87,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 72,445 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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N256 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N256 FKE, 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 N256 FKE registered?

N256 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N256 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 FKE shows 9 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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