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M353 BMB

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 BMB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 72,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 72,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,957 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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M353 BMB is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M353 BMB, 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 M353 BMB registered?

M353 BMB is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is M353 BMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 BMB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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