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R779 PPE

1998 Toyota Estima

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,039 mi
Last recorded189,039 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 PPE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 189,039 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 177,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rubber bosh (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rubber bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 177,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rubber bosh (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rubber bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 177,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower rubber bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lenses broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 169,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,799 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 162,799 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 155,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 149,697 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 144,254 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,248 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 132,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 110,504 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 110,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R779 PPE is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R779 PPE, 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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R779 PPE is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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