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C12 PMR

1998 Toyota RAV4

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 PMR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,713 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion underneath

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side steps corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,433 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Side steps is corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,433 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the operation of the position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Side steps is corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 132,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,459 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 130,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot is perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,652 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak from differential oil seal

Fail 1 Oct 2020 128,652 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak from differential oil seal

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,447 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 116,048 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,885 miles

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

o/s/r lamp lens damaged ,,,,,front brake pads wearing low and discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,885 miles

o/s/r lamp lens damaged ,,,,,front brake pads wearing low and discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,470 miles

rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,622 miles

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 99,862 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,645 miles

all tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,645 miles

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

all tyres wearing low on tread .......front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,815 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 82,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 61,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f panel damage

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,981 miles

n/s/f panel damage

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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C12 PMR is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C12 PMR, 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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C12 PMR is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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