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P321 FTA

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

237,163 mi
Last recorded237,163 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 237,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 237,156 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 229,021 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 229,019 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 218,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 211,886 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 208,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 205,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 205,025 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 200,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 181,725 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 168,472 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 168,454 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 155,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 138,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 138,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 122,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 103,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,489 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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P321 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P321 FTA, 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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P321 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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