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P329 VRF

1997 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,104 mi
Last recorded175,104 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 175,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 242,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 217,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 217,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 195,131 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 162,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 136,220 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 136,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres wear on inner edges. both rear brake discs rusty and worn slihtly, o/s/f brake noisy.

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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P329 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P329 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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P329 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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