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R156 MHG

1998 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,765 mi
Last recorded141,765 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 MHG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2012 141,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 132,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 125,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 117,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 111,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 106,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2007 106,006 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2006 101,998 miles

Rattle inside exhaust front section.

Rear brakes very noisey.

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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R156 MHG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R156 MHG, 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 R156 MHG registered?

R156 MHG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R156 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 MHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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