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R155 EUB

1998 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,676 miles

Centre prop shaft mounting deteriorated

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 97,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre prop shaft mounting deteriorated

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 72,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 72,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine misfires

Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine misfires

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,875 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,479 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 497,806 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,814 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,078 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,468 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,858 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 31,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,405 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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R155 EUB is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R155 EUB, 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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R155 EUB is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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