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R74 JAR

1998 Toyota Estima

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,552 mi
Last recorded209,552 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 209,552 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 207,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 195,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 195,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear no plates slightly damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 195,136 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front shockers weak

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 183,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 165,161 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre has screw in it

Pass 11 Aug 2010 153,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 129,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 127,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 127,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 123,224 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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R74 JAR is a 1998 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,198cc 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 R74 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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R74 JAR is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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