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JF 8201

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,212 mi
Last recorded81,212 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF 8201
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,328 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,122 miles

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,206 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tyres and n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,862 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s/f tyre perished on inner side of tyre

corrossion in rear chassie both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,972 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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JF 8201 is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JF 8201, 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 JF 8201 registered?

JF 8201 is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is JF 8201 safe to buy?

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