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P989 UAH

1996 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 UAH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,190cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,992 miles

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,486 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,483 miles

slight oil leak at engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split

slight oil leak at engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,041 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has radial cracking

rear shocks lower bushes perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,542 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,580 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P989 UAH is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,190cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,340 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 P989 UAH, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P989 UAH is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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