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R187 BVU

1998 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 BVU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 94,399 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 94,399 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,395 miles

oil level low approx 1.5 -2ltrs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both washer jets partly blocked.

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on outside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Pass 11 Sep 2006 73,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2005 63,921 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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R187 BVU is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 R187 BVU, 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 R187 BVU registered?

R187 BVU is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R187 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 BVU 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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