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N817 BRB

1996 Toyota Estima

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,116 mi
Last recorded15,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 BRB
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,116 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 15,101 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 142,382 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 142,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,368 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 113,606 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,606 miles

wipers worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,562 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 103,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 103,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,140 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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N817 BRB is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N817 BRB, 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 N817 BRB registered?

N817 BRB is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N817 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 BRB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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