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P160 RNF

1997 Toyota Estima

White Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,571 mi
Last recorded101,571 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 RNF
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 101,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,055 miles

Advise brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,574 miles

front wipers split

imbalance on front brakes only just passed mot imbalance on first press

nail near side front and near side rear tyres

near side rear lower arm bush has slight play

rear brake pads not visible

rear number plate cracket still visible and secure

scratch in screen

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shocker dush covers worn

front wippers poor

rear number plate cracket

Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,952 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shocker dush covers worn

front wippers poor

rear number plate cracket

Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,239 miles

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

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

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

Slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,226 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

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

Slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 67,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,970 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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P160 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P160 RNF, 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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P160 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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