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N494 EVV

2001 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,890 mi
Last recorded23,890 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Estima122,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 EVV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 222,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 188,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no nsr seat,cannot test seat belt

Fail 3 Jul 2009 188,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 152,527 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 152,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 141,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 143,730 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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N494 EVV is a 2001 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 122,671 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 N494 EVV, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N494 EVV registered?

N494 EVV is a 2001 Toyota Estima, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is N494 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 EVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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