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KEJ 709

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,361 mi
Last recorded145,361 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEJ 709
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 145,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 138,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 135,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,096 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear upper spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turrets and offside rear upper spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,121 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 130,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 124,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,678 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,579 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 60,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,465 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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KEJ 709 is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KEJ 709, 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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KEJ 709 is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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