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M44 GWR

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,209 mi
Last recorded56,209 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 GWR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 55,950 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 55,949 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 55,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,502 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 54,462 miles

Emissions not tested major ex blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low damaged at upper mounting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,618 miles

under rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,725 miles

air bag light does not appear to illuminate

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,949 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,864 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,452 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 33,796 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,304 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,543 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,813 miles

rear tyres wearing at centre of tread

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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M44 GWR is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M44 GWR, 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

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What year was M44 GWR registered?

M44 GWR is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M44 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 GWR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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