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Y243 VHJ

2012 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,543 mi
Last recorded146,543 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 VHJ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 146,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,619 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,344 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine warning light on

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

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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Y243 VHJ is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 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 Y243 VHJ, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y243 VHJ registered?

Y243 VHJ is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is Y243 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 VHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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