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R272 BBK

1998 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,023 mi
Last recorded144,023 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 BBK
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 144,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 144,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,289 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

nsf brake slight uneven application

osf tyre has edge wear

osr brake slight uneven application

wipers poor

Fail 6 Apr 2017 128,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

nsf brake slight uneven application

osf tyre has edge wear

osr brake slight uneven application

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,148 miles

oil leak

rear brakes slight uneven application

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and poor condition (3.5.1i)

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

Fail 4 Mar 2016 114,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and poor condition (3.5.1i)

front brakes slight uneven application

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

oil leak

rear brakes slight uneven application

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,114 miles

Auxillery belt drive coupling noisey

ns and os headlamp lenses deteriorating

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

Fail 6 Mar 2015 103,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Auxillery belt drive coupling noisey

ns and os headlamp lenses deteriorating

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,382 miles

Auxillery transfer shaft couplings loose/defective - recommend inspection

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Auxillery transfer shaft couplings loose/defective - recommend inspection

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Vehicle struggles to start - recommend inspection

wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,283 miles

oil leak

scratching on windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

scratching on windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 194,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 167,258 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 140,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 110,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,816 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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R272 BBK is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R272 BBK, 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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R272 BBK is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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