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A13 VMH

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VMH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 87,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust connection (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box too centre pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,337 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,264 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 10 May 2018 76,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,120 miles

cannot see pad life

Pass 12 May 2016 69,884 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 13 May 2015 67,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,246 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 64,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 64,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,935 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 62,934 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,593 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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A13 VMH is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 VMH, 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 A13 VMH registered?

A13 VMH is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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