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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA ESTIMAs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:58.87%
(The average a petrol TOYOTA ESTIMA year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:654 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively64
Registration plate lamp issues50
Brake hose excessively deteriorated37
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Registration plate issues17
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Brake hose damaged8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|5
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint |7.1.2|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing most rear |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Front Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |4.4.3 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer |7.1.2|1
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted up (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working Both |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Centre Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn vertical link |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to back box joint, also baffles loose in back box |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested exhaust leak |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working rect |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced not clear |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced not clear |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing jagged (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1

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