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R153 SFR

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,991 mi
Last recorded56,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 SFR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,991 miles

both front outer c.v booths deteriated

rear diff has slight leak

slight deteriaton both front flexi brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,999 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

rear wiper blade deteriated

slight deteriation on front flexi brake hoses

slight weep from the rear diff

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

rear wiper blade deteriated

slight deteriation on front flexi brake hoses

slight weep from the rear diff

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,920 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread, just ok at time of test. will require changing for next mot

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,200 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light inop

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,170 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,978 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light does not work

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 37,164 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 SFR is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFR, 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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R153 SFR is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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