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R604 WAW

1998 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

289,772 mi
Last recorded289,772 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 WAW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 289,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both headlights outer lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2024 274,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front n/s inner shocker showing signs of wear [leaking oil ] (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly rear o/s inner handbrake shoes grabbing (1.3.1 (c))

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2024 274,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front n/s inner shocker showing signs of wear [leaking oil ] (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly rear o/s inner handbrake shoes grabbing (1.3.1 (c))

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2023 252,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 252,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 238,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak (gearbox)

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Fail 12 Apr 2022 238,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak (gearbox)

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 27 Apr 2021 227,841 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 227,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 222,173 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 222,173 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 222,080 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 201,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 201,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 189,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 189,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 160,018 miles

CHILD SEATS INSECURE. DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drievtrain shudder

Sell of gas at rear, leak detection spray used. no leak found

Fail 22 May 2015 160,018 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front 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 (3.5.1g)

CHILD SEATS INSECURE. DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drievtrain shudder

Pass 10 Jun 2014 140,166 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 140,166 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,236 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 130,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,378 miles

hand brake lever travel

Fail 14 Jun 2012 115,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake lever travel

wheel alignment

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,255 miles

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2010 77,436 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 68,889 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 67,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 67,108 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,108 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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R604 WAW is a 1998 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 R604 WAW, 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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R604 WAW is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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