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Toyota Estima R10 (1st gen) (1990-1999) reliability

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Toyota Estima R10 (1st gen) built before 2000: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Toyota Estima R10 (1st gen) models built before 2000 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate1990-1999MPVDIESEL

Based on 75 tests of Estima models registered 1990-1999.

R10 (1st gen) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
7536.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

How the Estima R10 (1st gen) compares

At each age below, see how the Estima R10 (1st gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 34,903 tests across 20 Toyota models, built before 2000 (over 25 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateToyota average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
7536.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Underbody / chassis corrosion

High priority

Get the car on a ramp or jack point and inspect sills, subframe mounts, and rear suspension mounting points.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Estima R10 (1st gen).

  1. 1

    Volkswagen Camper

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    11%
    Dangerous
    6.3%

    Lower fail rate: 28.0%, against 36.0% for the Toyota Estima R10 (1st gen), both built before 2000.

    1,483 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Toyota Estima name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

What has gone wrong on Estima R10 (1st gen) cars built before 2000

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 61 cars.

Structural systems

Emissions
44%
Suspension
36%
Drivetrain
20%
Steering
8%

Wear items

Brakes
70%
Lighting
61%
Tyres
39%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 8% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Toyota Estimas of this age

This list covers every Toyota Estima built before 2000, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the R10 (1st gen) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    32.5%
    Advisory: 26Fail: 1 (4% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    19.5%
    Advisory: 20Fail: 4 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    19.5%
    Advisory: 16Fail: 4 (20% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Body structure corroded, but not seriously weakened

    15.6%
    Advisory: 24Fail: 1 (4% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    15.6%
    Advisory: 15Fail: 2 (12% of the times it was found)

Based on 77 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Toyota Estima R10 (1st gen) (1990-1999) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 75 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 75 MOT tests on Toyota Estimas first registered between 1990-1999. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.