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P642 AFE

1997 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,058 mi
Last recorded13,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 31 May 2014 119,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 104,598 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 104,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 98,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 93,178 miles

non standard number plates fitted

non standard wheels fitted

rear seats removed

Fail 21 May 2010 93,177 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non standard number plates fitted

non standard wheels fitted

rear seats removed

Pass 26 May 2009 88,088 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

non standard wheels fitted

Fail 26 May 2009 88,088 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

non standard wheels fitted

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 8 May 2008 83,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 79,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 119,030 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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P642 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P642 AFE, 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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What year was P642 AFE registered?

P642 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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