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R162 AWJ

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 AWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 56,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R162 AWJ is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R162 AWJ, 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 R162 AWJ registered?

R162 AWJ is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R162 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 AWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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