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R164 DWY

1998 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,086 mi
Last recorded213,086 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 DWY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 213,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.53% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre belt not locking in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides cv boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 211,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 211,990 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear braking system noisy

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 210,884 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 210,884 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 197,777 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 197,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 185,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front brakes back plates corroded

exhaust down pipe heat shield rattling

Fail 19 Aug 2017 185,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakes back plates corroded

exhaust down pipe heat shield rattling

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2016 175,589 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2015 167,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 167,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 159,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 154,396 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2012 146,199 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 135,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 126,948 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,374 miles

oil leaks--both number plate lettering is 3d

Pass 6 Sep 2008 111,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 96,704 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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R164 DWY is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R164 DWY, 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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R164 DWY is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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