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R186 XLG

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,492 mi
Last recorded128,492 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 XLG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 128,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 122,801 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,759 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,916 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,479 miles

surface rust on two rear brake pipes

vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,765 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,944 miles

n/s front brake backplate corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,291 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,712 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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R186 XLG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R186 XLG, 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 R186 XLG registered?

R186 XLG is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R186 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 XLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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