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L198 RMX

1994 Toyota Estima

Pink Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,504 mi
Last recorded176,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 RMX
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 176,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 175,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 175,905 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 165,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 156,631 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 156,592 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 140,828 miles

cut on nearside rear side walls

exhaust close to rear suspension

Pass 13 Jun 2007 143,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 139,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to the front number plate

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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L198 RMX is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Pink with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 131,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L198 RMX, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L198 RMX registered?

L198 RMX is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L198 RMX safe to buy?

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