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C18 MCG

1999 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota RAV490,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MCG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 157,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 153,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

front exhaust bracket coroded

inner sills, subframes and general under body corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 153,497 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section on pipe near to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

front exhaust bracket coroded

inner sills, subframes and general under body corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 149,962 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front outer c/v boots perished

front and rear suspension chassis inner sills and floors corroded/front wishbones corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 149,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front outer c/v boots perished

front and rear suspension chassis inner sills and floors corroded/front wishbones corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 144,696 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

front and rear floors both subframes all suspension inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 144,696 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both outer c/v boots perished

front and rear floors both subframes all suspension inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 139,763 miles

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

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

both front outer c/v boots perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,763 miles

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

both front outer c/v boots perished

Fail 27 May 2014 134,013 miles

rear exhaust baffle noisey

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2014 134,013 miles

battery insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust baffle noisey

Pass 20 May 2013 127,579 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,340 miles

front pads not clearly visable, around 5mm

Fail 29 Jun 2012 122,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front pads not clearly visable, around 5mm

Pass 25 May 2011 114,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 109,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,858 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 96,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 84,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,111 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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C18 MCG is a 1999 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 90,221 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 C18 MCG, 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 27 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C18 MCG is a 1999 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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