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N96 BRC

2005 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 124,298 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 12,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,102 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013
Pass 18 Jan 2012 113,769 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,769 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,375 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2009 88,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 80,043 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2006 80,043 miles

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

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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N96 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 118,713 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 N96 BRC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N96 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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