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R353 BLC

1998 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,168 mi
Last recorded206,168 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 BLC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 206,168 miles

Offside Front door dented

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 206,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front door dented

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 188,707 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 188,707 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 169,851 miles

Offside front brake pads low

Slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 21 Apr 2016 169,753 miles

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

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

Offside front brake pads low

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 9 Apr 2015 155,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 146,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 138,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 113,825 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 26 Apr 2011 113,825 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2010 95,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2008 72,017 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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R353 BLC is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R353 BLC, 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 R353 BLC registered?

R353 BLC is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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