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R173 ECD

1998 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,086 mi
Last recorded126,086 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 ECD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,086 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.4e)

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Key areas/items corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,086 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.4e)

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Key areas/items corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,648 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 122,640 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,518 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,931 miles

Pass 3 May 2006 72,368 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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R173 ECD is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R173 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R173 ECD registered?

R173 ECD is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R173 ECD safe to buy?

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