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P796 PLY

1997 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,730 mi
Last recorded178,730 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 178,730 miles

All four shockers are weak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has cracks on tyres

Fail 14 May 2015 178,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All four shockers are weak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has cracks on tyres

Pass 19 May 2014 163,649 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 148,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers are weak

Pass 9 May 2013 148,903 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers are weak

Pass 17 May 2012 137,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 129,970 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 118,058 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 199,752 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 199,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 185,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 185,867 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P796 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P796 PLY, 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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P796 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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