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M409 HEC

1998 Toyota Rav 4

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,571 mi
Last recorded231,571 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Rav 4108,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 HEC
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 231,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 221,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 213,026 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 213,020 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 210,196 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 201,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 201,268 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 186,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 186,048 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 165,422 miles

emissions only just passing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 165,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 149,056 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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M409 HEC is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 108,299 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 Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M409 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M409 HEC registered?

M409 HEC is a 1998 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is M409 HEC safe to buy?

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