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K55 EMK

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 EMK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 132,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR PANNEL (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,295 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,474 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 112,929 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 112,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 109,311 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 102,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 102,448 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 92,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,194 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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K55 EMK is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K55 EMK, 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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K55 EMK is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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