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R23 SFH

1998 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,022 mi
Last recorded176,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 SFH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 176,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 166,432 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 166,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres have slight wear on edges

Offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 151,567 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 135,708 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 121,954 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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R23 SFH is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R23 SFH, 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 R23 SFH registered?

R23 SFH is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R23 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 SFH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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