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P271 UFM

1997 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,107 mi
Last recorded205,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 UFM
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 205,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 193,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 181,954 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 170,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child seat fitted.

Offside Rear fog lamp came on when tapped.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms play from inner joints. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,810 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 144,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking at sidewalls but not exposing cords.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 144,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking at sidewalls but not exposing cords.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,900 miles

n/s wiper torn at end

o/s rear tyre sidewall outer cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2011 126,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 126,941 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 117,881 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 117,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P271 UFM is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P271 UFM, 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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P271 UFM is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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