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R45 BJC

1998 Toyota Estima

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,343 mi
Last recorded142,343 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 BJC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 142,343 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 142,343 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 132,097 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 132,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 121,200 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 107,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,411 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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R45 BJC is a 1998 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R45 BJC, 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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R45 BJC is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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