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R155 HCG

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

169,241 mi
Last recorded169,241 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 169,241 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 155,925 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 145,667 miles

Offside Front Lower wish bone has corrosion to lower ball joint bolts

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,618 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,500 miles

Both front tyres have perish cracks in side wall

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have perish cracks in side wall

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,180 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,932 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 HCG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R155 HCG, 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 R155 HCG registered?

R155 HCG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R155 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 HCG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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