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R838 BLH

1998 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,537 mi
Last recorded143,537 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 BLH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 143,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 89,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 86,479 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 84,133 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2009 79,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 75,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 66,187 miles

Front auxilary belt drive coupling deteoriated & in need of replaceing.

Fail 11 May 2006 57,590 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,590 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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R838 BLH is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R838 BLH, 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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What year was R838 BLH registered?

R838 BLH is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R838 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 BLH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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