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L8 GOA

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GOA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 74,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,575 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 64,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 63,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,816 miles

front brake pads appear low but not clearly visible

Fail 11 Jun 2007 23,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L8 GOA is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L8 GOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L8 GOA?

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What year was L8 GOA registered?

L8 GOA is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L8 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 GOA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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