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N401 SMV

2002 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,131 mi
Last recorded260,131 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota Estima120,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 260,131 miles

both front propshaft couplings worn and noisy

child seats fitted to rear. seat belts not tested

Pass 16 Nov 2009 256,194 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Knocking noise from front pulley system area ?

Fail 16 Nov 2009 256,194 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Knocking noise from front pulley system area ?

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 247,354 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 247,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 227,706 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 227,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 201,825 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 201,825 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 174,294 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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N401 SMV is a 2002 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 120,830 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 N401 SMV, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N401 SMV registered?

N401 SMV is a 2002 Toyota Estima, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is N401 SMV safe to buy?

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