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R181 DHU

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,044 mi
Last recorded101,044 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 DHU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 101,044 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/2/4mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

SLIGHT SWEAT FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/PROP SHAFT AREA

Fail 10 May 2012 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/2/4mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

SLIGHT SWEAT FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/PROP SHAFT AREA

Pass 10 May 2011 92,912 miles

both front brake disc backing plates heavily corroded and holed

both front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 11 May 2010 85,490 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,648 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,601 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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R181 DHU is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R181 DHU, 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 R181 DHU registered?

R181 DHU is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R181 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 DHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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