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M251 RKS

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,507 mi
Last recorded218,507 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 RKS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 218,507 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 213,825 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 209,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 203,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 194,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 194,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 194,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 188,915 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 188,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 183,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck been repaired

Fail 10 Nov 2008 183,279 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck been repaired

nearside front spring rubbing against body

Pass 3 Dec 2007 166,228 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 166,228 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2006 160,257 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 160,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 154,845 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 154,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M251 RKS is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M251 RKS, 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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M251 RKS is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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