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R155 XKW

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,727 mi
Last recorded91,727 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 91,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,473 miles

advise both rear bump stops detached

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,704 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,051 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,581 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,692 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,436 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,395 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 XKW is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

R155 XKW is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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