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P121 RBP

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

262,085 mi
Last recorded262,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 RBP
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 262,085 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 246,670 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside rear shock absorber upper bush deteriorated

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 236,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 236,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 223,049 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 211,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 201,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 201,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 195,274 miles

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

poor pattern both headlamps

Fail 10 Oct 2012 195,274 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

poor pattern both headlamps

Pass 5 Oct 2011 187,430 miles

poor pattern both headlamps

Pass 6 Oct 2010 179,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 163,866 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 163,858 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 141,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 141,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bottom hose leaking

Front auxillary drive couplings worn out

Speedo wires broken

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,488 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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P121 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P121 RBP, 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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P121 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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