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R160 LFA

1998 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,230 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,348 miles

Slight general under-body rust

Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 86,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,466 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Fuel tank corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber soft

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,831 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on all four coil springs

slight perish on both rear shock bushes.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on all four coil springs

slight perish on both rear shock bushes.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 72,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 71,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,491 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear tyres worn on edges

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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R160 LFA is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R160 LFA, 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 R160 LFA registered?

R160 LFA is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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