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D6 BNS

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,273 mi
Last recorded143,273 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 BNS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 138,227 miles

All suspension components under vehicle have considerable corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg upper mounting point considerably corroded, in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg upper mounting, considerable corrosion in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 138,227 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion in N/s/r wheel arch, within prescribed area of lower seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion in front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole in O/s/r wheel arch, within prescribed area of lower seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion in front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components under vehicle have considerable corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg upper mounting point considerably corroded, in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg upper mounting, considerable corrosion in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered/corroded inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both arches corroded

corrosion in both front shock towers

rear seats not fitted time of test

underbody painted in areas

Fail 17 Oct 2022 131,964 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered/corroded inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both arches corroded

corrosion in both front shock towers

rear seats not fitted time of test

underbody painted in areas

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components on under side of vehicle and floor and sill areas very corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 128,030 miles

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached subframe mounting to body floor holed and very weak !!! (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached sub frame mounting to floor holed and slightly weakened !! (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components on under side of vehicle and floor and sill areas very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 126,669 miles

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

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

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

under side of car generally corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 126,669 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

under side of car generally corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,555 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle generally heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 124,555 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember holed by corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle generally heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 122,006 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,200 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,705 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F tyre has age related cracking to sidewall rubber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,593 miles

O/S/F tyre perished, cracking around circumference of outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,249 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,584 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,170 miles

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

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

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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D6 BNS is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D6 BNS, 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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D6 BNS is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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