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R185 FPN

1998 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,154 mi
Last recorded66,154 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,154 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,095 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 56,095 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,804 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished and bald on outer edge and low on tread only just passed test

o/s/f tyre perished and bald on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perished and bald on outer edge and low on tread only just passed test

o/s/f tyre perished and bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,618 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolent level low

o/s/f side lamp dull

part twist in n/s/f seat belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,854 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewall and shoulders

Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,118 miles

no head lamp razer motor fitted to n/s

Fail 31 Dec 2009 33,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no head lamp razer motor fitted to n/s

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,457 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,024 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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R185 FPN is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R185 FPN, 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 R185 FPN registered?

R185 FPN is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R185 FPN safe to buy?

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