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N291 FHL

1996 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 FHL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,235 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,228 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 117,482 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 112,239 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 105,364 miles

No rear seats at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 105,362 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no rear seats at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 99,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 99,741 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 87,275 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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N291 FHL is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N291 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 N291 FHL registered?

N291 FHL is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N291 FHL safe to buy?

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