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P120 VRF

1997 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

228,790 mi
Last recorded228,790 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 228,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Both sides front to rear sills corroded slightly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 225,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill is covered in heavy under seal and has traces of fibre glass

Offside Rear body mounting is covered in heavy under seal and has traces of fiber glass

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body surface rust

Fail 18 Jul 2017 225,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill is covered in heavy under seal and has traces of fibre glass

Offside Rear body mounting is covered in heavy under seal and has traces of fiber glass

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body surface rust

Pass 11 Aug 2016 217,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 209,321 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both inner sill has slight rust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

whole underbody has slight rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 197,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 184,469 miles

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 10 Aug 2012 171,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 12 Jul 2011 157,146 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 11 Aug 2010 146,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 13 Jul 2009 132,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 120,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 109,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,148 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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P120 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 123,414 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 P120 VRF, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P120 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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