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P378 LRX

1997 Toyota Estima

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,054 mi
Last recorded171,054 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 LRX
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 171,054 miles

coolant leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2016 171,053 miles

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

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 20 Aug 2015 170,333 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread and perished.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 170,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both rear tyres low on tread and perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 161,359 miles

Front cross member rusty.

Nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush in poor condition.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 161,355 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Front cross member rusty.

Nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush in poor condition.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 153,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 147,156 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 139,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 131,410 miles

Nearside front and Offside front tyres starting to wear close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Aug 2009 121,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 107,766 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 107,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 100,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

all brake disc's slightly corroded

outer sills covered by trims

undertray fitted to front of vehicle

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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P378 LRX is a 1997 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,200cc 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 P378 LRX, 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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P378 LRX is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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