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R166 ECD

1998 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 ECD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,086 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,406 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 106,054 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 102,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhuast held on with wire

Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 74,387 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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R166 ECD is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R166 ECD, 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 R166 ECD registered?

R166 ECD is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R166 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 ECD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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