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A12 ESX

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ESX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 113,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 105,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 105,930 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,393 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 91,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,874 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,939 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A12 ESX is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 93,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 ESX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 ESX registered?

A12 ESX is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is A12 ESX safe to buy?

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