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P35 PBY

1997 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,878 mi
Last recorded183,878 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 PBY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 183,878 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 183,878 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 174,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 171,008 miles

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 171,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 169,544 miles

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

condition of front screen (scratches) .

condition of nearside front brake hose (security) .

condition of parking brake lever (operation) .

condition of rear number plate lights .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 11 Dec 2009 169,544 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

condition of front screen (scratches) .

condition of nearside front brake hose (security) .

condition of parking brake lever (operation) .

condition of rear number plate lights .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 16 Dec 2008 166,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 166,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 158,876 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 158,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 134,387 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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P35 PBY is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P35 PBY, 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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P35 PBY is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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