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P217 RNE

1997 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,770 mi
Last recorded231,770 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 RNE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 231,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 214,318 miles

advise n/s/f wearing on outside edge

advise oil leak on engine

advise windscreen slightly marked

Fail 1 May 2012 214,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise n/s/f wearing on outside edge

advise oil leak on engine

advise windscreen slightly marked

Pass 25 Nov 2010 201,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009

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

Fail 22 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 167,470 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 167,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 RNE is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P217 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

P217 RNE is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P217 RNE safe to buy?

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