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J298 MHC

2002 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,818 mi
Last recorded225,818 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Estima120,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 225,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 209,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 192,195 miles

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

Offside rear pillar (tailgate aperture) is corroded.

Offside rear seat does not have a seat belt fitted.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 191,924 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 186,552 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 186,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 146,185 miles

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished and is wearing slightly on shoulders.

Nearside of windscreen is slightly damaged, outside of swept area.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 180,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 180,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 170,337 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front propshaft flexi coupling deterating

Fail 18 Dec 2008 170,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front propshaft flexi coupling deterating

Pass 16 Oct 2007 156,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear number plate cracked

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2006 146,515 miles

headlamp patterns poor

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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J298 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 120,830 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 J298 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J298 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Estima, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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