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P161 UGW

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 UGW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,720 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight play in steering rack inner joint's

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,285 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,693 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 64,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,337 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,829 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 52,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,494 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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P161 UGW is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P161 UGW, 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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What year was P161 UGW registered?

P161 UGW is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P161 UGW safe to buy?

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