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R906 BLH

1998 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Estima132,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 BLH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,438cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,292 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no oil dipstick proir to test

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2012 113,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no oil dipstick proir to test

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,061 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,405 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outside edge

handbrake travel long

n/s wiper poor

Pass 2 May 2008 90,411 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

Fail 11 May 2006 70,736 miles

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

front brake pads look thin

nearside front , nearside rear and offside rear tyres all worn very thin on edges

some wetness of nearside front shock absorber

Pass 11 May 2006 70,736 miles

front brake pads look thin

nearside front , nearside rear and offside rear tyres all worn very thin on edges

some wetness of nearside front shock absorber

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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R906 BLH is a 1998 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R906 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R906 BLH?

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What year was R906 BLH registered?

R906 BLH is a 1998 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R906 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 BLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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