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E8 MHF

1998 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,833 mi
Last recorded171,833 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MHF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 164,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 151,987 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 138,500 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 109,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,137 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,929 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,610 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 May 2013 76,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Fail 4 May 2012 71,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light illuminated

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,986 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,986 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,370 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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E8 MHF is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 MHF, 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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E8 MHF is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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