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YIL 1656

1996 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,495 mi
Last recorded165,495 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Estima128,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1656
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 165,495 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 165,495 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 148,585 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 148,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 133,855 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 133,852 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2009 123,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 123,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 103,594 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 103,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 93,337 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 93,337 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 80,387 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 80,387 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YIL 1656 is a 1996 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YIL 1656, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YIL 1656?

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What year was YIL 1656 registered?

YIL 1656 is a 1996 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is YIL 1656 safe to buy?

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