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N862 DVV

2004 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

198,084 mi
Last recorded198,084 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 DVV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 198,084 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

front and rear slight accident damage

nearside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear suspension bushes badly splitting and deteriorating

slight play front anti roll d bushes

steering column slight play top bush

suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2014 198,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slight corrosion

front and rear slight accident damage

nearside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear suspension bushes badly splitting and deteriorating

slight play front anti roll d bushes

steering column slight play top bush

suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2014 198,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 198,361 miles

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

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 192,605 miles

slight play detected within steering wheel/top coloum bush

Fail 5 Nov 2012 192,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front door mirrors loose but not insecure

brake pedal rubber worn in o/s/lower corner

corrosion located on all coil springs.

grease around both front steering track rod ends and both lower ball joints. but no splits found and gaiters not insecure.

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

rear number plate cracking

slight gas leak from exhaust center silencer pipe.

slight play detected within both steering arms

Pass 2 Nov 2011 188,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

brake perdal anti slip rubber split

evidence of cooling system overheating in engine bay

offside washers not working, sufficient fluid from nearside to clear screen

Fail 2 Nov 2011 188,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

brake perdal anti slip rubber split

evidence of cooling system overheating in engine bay

offside washers not working, sufficient fluid from nearside to clear screen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 182,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 182,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 177,311 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 170,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 155,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 134,035 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 134,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N862 DVV is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 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 N862 DVV, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N862 DVV registered?

N862 DVV is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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