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J27 TFC

1998 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,417 mi
Last recorded192,417 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 192,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak from engine sump and filter ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 187,132 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front seat belts have intermittent fault with belt rachets.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 187,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front seat belts have intermittent fault with belt rachets.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 185,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 182,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 179,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 177,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 175,181 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlamp pattern faded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 175,181 miles

headlamp pattern faded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 170,967 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 170,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 167,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 167,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 162,038 miles

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

play offside rack arm

Fail 8 Jan 2007 162,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

play offside front rack arm

Pass 12 Dec 2005 158,136 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 158,136 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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J27 TFC is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 132,115 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 J27 TFC, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J27 TFC is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 4 May 1998.

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