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R260 YJU

1997 Toyota MPV

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,109 mi
Last recorded241,109 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MPV148,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 YJU
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 241,109 miles

oil leak will need a clean and recheck

Fail 21 Feb 2018 241,107 miles

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

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

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

oil leak will need a clean and recheck

rear brakes low

Pass 22 Feb 2017 223,377 miles

front brake discs and pads very low

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 223,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red red cover broken off and missing (1.3.2e)

front brake discs and pads very low

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 205,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 205,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 73,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 194,946 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 187,311 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 187,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 180,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 172,997 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 160,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 152,349 miles

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

rear brake padsd low

Pass 6 Dec 2008 144,600 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 144,600 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 135,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 121,038 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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R260 YJU is a 1997 Toyota MPV in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 148,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R260 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R260 YJU registered?

R260 YJU is a 1997 Toyota MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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