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P268 RBP

1997 Toyota Estima

Bronze Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,939 mi
Last recorded177,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 RBP
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 177,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,744 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 127,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 122,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 122,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,828 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,590 miles

both of the rearmost 3 point seatbelts have fixed childseats in place. The child seatbelts have been tested and they are ok but the seats are loosely fitted

both rear tyres are worn

exhaust system is corroded

offside rear light lens is cracked

unable to clearly see rear brake pads but they do appear low

vehicle battery is loose in its holder

wheel trims on roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 26 Jun 2008 102,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

both of the rearmost 3 point seatbelts have fixed childseats in place. The child seatbelts have been tested and they are ok but the seats are loosely fitted

both rear tyres are worn

exhaust system is corroded

offside rear light lens is cracked

unable to clearly see rear brake pads but they do appear low

vehicle battery is loose in its holder

wheel trims on roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 25 Jun 2007 86,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 86,447 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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P268 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Bronze with a 2,180cc 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 P268 RBP, 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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P268 RBP is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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