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N553 CVP

1996 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,000 mi
Last recorded249,000 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 CVP
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 249,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 279,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 273,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 259,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 232,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 229,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off-side rear tyre weaing low on inside edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 181,830 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 181,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N553 CVP is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N553 CVP, 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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What year was N553 CVP registered?

N553 CVP is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N553 CVP safe to buy?

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