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R785 KAR

1998 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,325 mi
Last recorded197,325 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 197,325 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 171,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 171,641 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 138,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 120,147 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 93,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,487 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,201 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 43,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,154 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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R785 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R785 KAR, 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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R785 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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