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R296 JAR

1998 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,300 mi
Last recorded159,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 159,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 159,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 151,168 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 150,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 139,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2007 137,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 109,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency only at 16%

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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R296 JAR is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel 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 R296 JAR, 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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R296 JAR is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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