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P326 UCL

1997 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 UCL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 159,074 miles

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

Near side rear light lense damaged

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 159,042 miles

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

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

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

Near side rear light lense damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 153,741 miles

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

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

smoking slightly on tick over

temp repaire to exhaust

Fail 7 Jul 2014 153,520 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

smoking slightly on tick over

temp repaire to exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2013 147,756 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 147,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 141,963 miles

both rear tyres worn to limmit on inner 215/55/16/95h 200e

Pass 5 Jul 2011 140,654 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 135,794 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 135,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner

side step loose

Pass 22 Jul 2009 130,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 116,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jul 2006 110,828 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 110,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P326 UCL is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P326 UCL, 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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P326 UCL is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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