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M299 DOY

1998 Toyota RAV4

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,136 mi
Last recorded180,136 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 DOY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 180,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 180,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 175,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 175,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 170,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 164,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 158,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 158,721 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 153,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 145,145 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 145,145 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 138,098 miles

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

rear tyres slightly weathered

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 18 Sep 2009 124,474 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 124,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 108,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 89,028 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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M299 DOY is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Maroon 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 M299 DOY, 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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What year was M299 DOY registered?

M299 DOY is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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