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N498 SVY

1996 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 177,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 177,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s r lens cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2014 165,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,454 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 118,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,489 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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N498 SVY is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N498 SVY, 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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How do I check the history of N498 SVY?

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What year was N498 SVY registered?

N498 SVY is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N498 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 SVY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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