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R161 UOD

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 UOD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 123,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,459 miles

exhaust heat shied rusty and loose

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

front shock absorber dust covers showing deterioration

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,095 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,123 miles

both front tyres worn on edge. Will require attention soon.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,404 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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R161 UOD is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R161 UOD, 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 R161 UOD registered?

R161 UOD is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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