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R187 FPN

1998 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,536 mi
Last recorded100,536 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota RAV493,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,536 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,640 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,747 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,048 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 48,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,451 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,096 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 FPN is a 1998 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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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R187 FPN is a 1998 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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