CarVerify

Free Car Check

R173 NGO

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,862 mi
Last recorded147,862 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 NGO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 147,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 147,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 142,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 135,295 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 135,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2020 119,528 miles

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

Offside headlamp has stone chip damage.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 119,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp has stone chip damage.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 110,897 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 110,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,730 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,503 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,371 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,837 miles

Front pads starting to get low

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,102 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,581 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,771 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R173 NGO is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NGO, 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

How do I check the history of R173 NGO?

You can check the full history of R173 NGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R173 NGO registered?

R173 NGO is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R173 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 NGO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R173 NGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R173 NGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.