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N829 XTA

1996 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,801 mi
Last recorded161,801 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 XTA
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 161,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 148,760 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 144,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 139,593 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 139,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 135,303 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 135,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,525 miles

front tyre wear

spare tyre size

Fail 19 Nov 2012 131,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre wear

spare tyre size

Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering slight judder

vehicle drifts to offside

warning lights on dash iluminate when on full lock

Pass 22 Nov 2010 123,898 miles

child seat insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2010 123,898 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

child seat insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,810 miles

child seat insecucre

Fail 30 Nov 2009 119,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

child seat insecucre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 116,098 miles

child seats fitted to centre row of seats not allowing inspection of adult belt

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2008 116,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

child seats fitted to centre row of seats not allowing inspection of adult belt

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2007 112,520 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 112,511 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 106,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Aug 2006 106,259 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 106,259 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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N829 XTA is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N829 XTA, 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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N829 XTA is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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