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P316 VRF

1997 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,821 mi
Last recorded189,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 189,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 177,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 177,051 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 173,964 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front a.r.bar link boots deteriorated

front discs have ring of corrosion not affecting brake effciency

Fail 2 Aug 2012 173,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

both front a.r.bar link boots deteriorated

front discs have ring of corrosion not affecting brake effciency

Pass 12 Aug 2011 165,305 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 165,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 157,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 157,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

Pass 22 Aug 2009 151,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

did not lock on rear n/s/r service brake

Pass 25 Aug 2008 143,669 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2007 131,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 131,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 128,101 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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P316 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P316 VRF, 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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P316 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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