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R277 LHK

1998 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,829 mi
Last recorded145,829 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 LHK
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 145,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn outside edge

Oil leak engine ()

engine exhaust smoke after idling for a time

fuel filler pipe corroded and damp

Fail 23 Nov 2017 145,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outside edge

Oil leak engine ()

engine exhaust smoke after idling for a time

fuel filler pipe corroded and damp

Pass 4 Nov 2016 139,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 138,237 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,072 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R277 LHK is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,182cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R277 LHK, 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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R277 LHK is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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