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R149 AKJ

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,678 mi
Last recorded122,678 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 AKJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 119,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 115,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 115,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,338 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 103,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,596 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,670 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,539 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,969 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 69,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R149 AKJ is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R149 AKJ, 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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R149 AKJ is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R149 AKJ safe to buy?

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