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N43 JLU

1998 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 JLU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 146,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 103,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,472 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,472 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 May 2006 13,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 May 2006 13,555 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 135,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N43 JLU is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,115 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 N43 JLU, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N43 JLU registered?

N43 JLU is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is N43 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N43 JLU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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