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R279 BAY

1998 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,541 mi
Last recorded121,541 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 BAY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 121,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Wiper Slightly Worn

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,272 miles

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

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 116,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 113,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light flickers when foot brake is applied

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 101,718 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 101,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

water leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,061 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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R279 BAY is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R279 BAY, 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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R279 BAY is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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