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R153 EFM

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,276 mi
Last recorded47,276 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 EFM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,295 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,880 miles

found n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack but not showing cords.

found rear wiper split.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,754 miles

found front and rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 26,754 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

found front and rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,640 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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R153 EFM is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R153 EFM, 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 R153 EFM registered?

R153 EFM is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R153 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 EFM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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