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N398 MPV

1996 Toyota Estima

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

268,491 mi
Last recorded268,491 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 MPV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 268,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 247,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 247,048 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 236,249 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 193,260 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 177,211 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 177,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 156,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 142,648 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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N398 MPV is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Gold with a 2,180cc 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 N398 MPV, 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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N398 MPV is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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