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R181 NUF

1998 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,008 mi
Last recorded78,008 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both c.v. boots starting to perish.

both front brakes binding slightly, suggest overhaul. pads slightly low.

both front flexi brake hoses perished. close to core.

v. high idle speed. rectify asap. 1500-1700 rp.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both c.v. boots starting to perish.

both front brakes binding slightly, suggest overhaul. pads slightly low.

both front flexi brake hoses perished. close to core.

v. high idle speed. rectify asap. 1500-1700 rp.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,720 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,739 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

tyres under inflated.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,739 miles

tyres under inflated.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,160 miles

both outer c.v. boots starting to perish.

n/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre punctured & tread perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,769 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 12,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,564 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,007 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,007 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,648 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 50,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NUF is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

R181 NUF is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R181 NUF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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