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P797 AFE

1997 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,300 miles

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

o/s/r hub seal leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2011 108,300 miles

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

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

o/s/r hub seal leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,250 miles

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

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

both rear hub seals leaking oil

Fail 24 Aug 2010 102,250 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both rear hub seals leaking oil

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,972 miles

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

both rear diff hub seals weeping

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 124,792 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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P797 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P797 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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P797 AFE is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P797 AFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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