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R157 MNN

1998 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,923 mi
Last recorded77,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 MNN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 76,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,640 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,672 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,979 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 49,289 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2008 49,289 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,776 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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R157 MNN is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R157 MNN, 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 R157 MNN registered?

R157 MNN is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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