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P278 AFE

1997 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,346 mi
Last recorded146,346 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 146,346 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 146,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 131,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 131,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 111,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,660 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,707 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 103,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 77,924 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 77,924 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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P278 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P278 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P278 AFE registered?

P278 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P278 AFE safe to buy?

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