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L296 WGF

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,493 mi
Last recorded228,493 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 WGF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 228,493 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 221,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 25 Nov 2023 212,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 212,791 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 201,105 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 184,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel mountings cracking

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 169,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel mounting/bushes cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2020 169,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel mounting/bushes cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2019 154,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

rear axel mounting slightly cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,832 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 143,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,187 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,842 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Wiper blades perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,690 miles

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

Offside rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 122,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front Tyre worn outside shoulder

offside rear Tyre cracked inside wall

Fail 10 Jun 2014 122,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front Tyre worn outside shoulder

offside rear Tyre cracked inside wall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,887 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 101,065 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 101,065 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 99,213 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 99,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 97,655 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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L296 WGF is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L296 WGF, 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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L296 WGF is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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