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N602 TBO

1996 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

201,999 mi
Last recorded201,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 201,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 201,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 200,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 184,392 miles

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

water leak bottom hose engine

Fail 28 Jul 2009 184,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

water leak bottom hose engine

Fail 19 Jun 2009 183,268 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 170,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 169,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 138,566 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 138,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 112,844 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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N602 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N602 TBO, 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 N602 TBO registered?

N602 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N602 TBO shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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