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P735 JNU

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,547 mi
Last recorded213,547 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 213,547 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger close to anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust section deterioated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 201,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges and 3 mm tread

power steering pipes rusty and noise from drive belt

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Mar 2017 201,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension leg marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges and 3 mm tread

power steering pipes rusty and noise from drive belt

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Mar 2016 186,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 186,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 173,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes heavily corroded and pitted inner faces

rear brakes weathered

under vehicle heavily corroded over components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 163,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 156,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 153,093 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 153,093 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 148,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 138,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 138,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 128,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 118,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle close to limit on smoke emissions

Pass 16 Mar 2007 109,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 100,274 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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P735 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P735 JNU, 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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P735 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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