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P217 FEJ

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,672 mi
Last recorded212,672 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 212,672 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Aug 2011 197,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 197,873 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 195,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 185,855 miles

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

three child seats fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Oct 2008 176,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 165,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 153,793 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 153,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P217 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P217 FEJ, 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 P217 FEJ registered?

P217 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P217 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 FEJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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