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R168 SWE

1998 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,548 mi
Last recorded81,548 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 SWE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,548 miles

corroded nuder rear of the body

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,632 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,547 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres on 3/4mm

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,778 miles

damp around steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,507 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 61,503 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,360 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,849 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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R168 SWE is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R168 SWE, 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 R168 SWE registered?

R168 SWE is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R168 SWE safe to buy?

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