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N304 OAM

1996 Toyota Estima

Gold Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

190,622 mi
Last recorded190,622 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 OAM
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 190,622 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber tempary repair

Fail 18 Feb 2019 190,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber tempary repair

Pass 16 Feb 2018 183,411 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides front (1.7.5a)

both front brakes slightly binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2018 183,377 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides front (1.7.5a)

both front brakes slightly binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 174,432 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 166,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 166,089 miles

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

emissions not tested

Pass 19 Feb 2015 160,130 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 160,127 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f shock slightly worn .soft when bounced

wipers not checked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 152,762 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 152,739 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 145,523 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 145,361 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 135,893 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 135,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 122,384 miles

n/s/r seat belt cover missing from stalk

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2011 122,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r seat belt cover missing from stalk

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,888 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Feb 2010 115,828 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2009 104,452 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 104,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,991 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 92,991 miles

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

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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N304 OAM is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Gold with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 N304 OAM, 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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N304 OAM is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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