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R189 XBT

1998 Toyota Estima

Cream Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,749 mi
Last recorded206,749 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 XBT
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 206,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 204,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 194,491 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 189,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror crack

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 186,991 miles

Offside Door mirror crack

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 183,381 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 183,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 178,730 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 178,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 174,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 170,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 169,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 164,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 157,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 150,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 149,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 148,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 148,432 miles

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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R189 XBT is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Cream with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R189 XBT, 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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What year was R189 XBT registered?

R189 XBT is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R189 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 XBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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