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N637 JLY

1996 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,408 mi
Last recorded138,408 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 JLY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 138,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 138,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 135,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 129,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 98,001 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 97,961 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 75,611 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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N637 JLY is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N637 JLY, 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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N637 JLY is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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