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P224 FTT

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,503 mi
Last recorded153,503 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 153,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 137,620 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

commercial tyres fitted to front axle

nearside front tyre perished.

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 137,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

commercial tyres fitted to front axle

nearside front tyre perished.

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,321 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 112,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 95,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,819 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 70,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P224 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P224 FTT, 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 P224 FTT registered?

P224 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P224 FTT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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